Antique Indian Allover Floral Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5280 14'8" × 30'6" $220,000

An antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug from circa 1920, this oversized carpet reflects the formal floral tradition that flourished in India in the early twentieth century.

Its warm tan field is intentionally open, allowing the dispersed botanical drawing to breathe. Small rosettes, boteh-like flourishes, and stylized flowerheads are spaced across the surface in faded blue, olive, and dark brown, creating a gentle allover rhythm rather than a dense repeat. The restrained contrast gives the design a softened, time-worn elegance.

A more assertive border frames the composition with scrolling vines, palmette forms, and leafy ornaments in cinnamon brown and muted ivory. That surrounding structure balances the airy center and makes the rug especially effective in large rooms where a formal antique Indian rug can ground seating or dining arrangements without overwhelming the architecture. The overall effect is composed, graceful, and quietly versatile.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.