Antique Indian Allover Floral Rug In Ivory, Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1900 BB4444 13'8" × 16'9" $100,000

Antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1900, this allover floral example reflects the refined North Indian weaving tradition of the early twentieth century.

Its indigo-blue field is arranged as a mirrored arboreal scene, with branching tree-of-life forms, birds, and animal figures unfolding across a dense botanical ground. The drawing is intricate yet balanced, giving the composition a sense of movement without sacrificing clarity. Ivory motifs rise sharply against the blue background, creating a luminous contrast that emphasizes the rug’s decorative rhythm.

A broad border frames the interior with scrolling vines, rosettes, and trellis-inspired ornament, adding structure to the lively central field. The result is a carpet with courtly presence and collected elegance, equally suited to traditional rooms and more contemporary settings that call for pattern and history. Hand-knotted in wool, it carries the texture, depth, and patina that make antique Indian rugs so enduringly desirable.

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.