Antique Indian Floral Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB4039 10'4" × 14'5" $41,000

Hand-knotted in India around 1920, this antique wool rug reflects the refined floral traditions of North Indian carpet weaving. Its warm tan field sets a calm foundation for an allover botanical composition, while the disciplined border gives the piece a composed, architectural presence. Subtle tonal variation keeps the surface from reading flat, lending the rug an easy, timeworn elegance.

The design unfolds in rhythmic mirrored bands of scrolling navy blue vines, palmettes, and rosettes, arranged with a formal balance that feels both decorative and orderly. Small stylized blossoms float within the field, adding moments of relief between the darker interlacing motifs. The softened drawing preserves clarity without feeling rigid, so the pattern reads as tailored rather than busy.

Framed by a narrow inner guard and a wider outer border with delicate foliate ornament, the rug carries enough pattern to enliven a room while leaving visual breathing space. Its muted beige and tan ground, touched with deep blue accents, makes it particularly suited to traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.