Antique Indian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8415 12'0" × 23'2" $135,000

This antique Indian rug, woven circa 1920 in North India, reflects the region’s refined hand-knotted weaving tradition. The restrained palette and balanced scale keep the composition serene, allowing the antique patina to read as part of the design. Its softly worn drawing and graceful symmetry give the piece an elegant, collected presence, making it a distinctive choice for rooms that call for an antique carpet with quiet character.

The soft beige field is filled with an airy medallion-and-vine arrangement, where delicate flowering branches drift across the surface rather than crowd it. A darker, more defined floral crest anchors the center, while faded rose, taupe, light blue, and muted brown add subtle contrast. The result is decorative, yet never heavy.

A narrow, well-ordered border frames the composition with scrolling botanicals and small floral motifs, reinforcing the rug’s formal rhythm. Because the design remains open and softly faded, it brings warmth and structure to traditional interiors, but also layers beautifully into more contemporary settings as an antique Indian floral rug.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.