Antique Indian Allover Floral Oversized Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8350 14'4" × 24'3" $160,000

Woven in India around 1920, this antique hand-knotted wool rug draws from North Indian weaving traditions and presents a quietly formal allover composition. Its gray field has mellowed over time into a soft, weathered ground that gives the entire piece a hushed, atmospheric character.

The design is organized as repeating lobed medallions and cartouche-like compartments, each filled with delicate floral and foliate detail. Dusty blue, pale sand, warm gold, and hints of olive emerge and recede across the surface, while the faded border remains understated enough to let the field read as the main visual plane. Subtle abrash adds depth and movement without disturbing the rug’s calm symmetry.

Because of its low contrast and generous scale, this antique Indian carpet works well beneath furniture groupings, in a formal living room, or in a serene dining setting. It brings historic pattern and a restrained palette to interiors that call for character rather than visual noise, and retaining a refined, collectible presence in contemporary rooms.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.