Antique Indian Floral Allover Oversized Warm Tan With Classic Taupe Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB9185 17'8" × 23'8" $150,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool carpet, dating to circa 1920, reflects the refined textile traditions of North India in a grand oversized format. Its warm tan field is quietly softened by age, creating a mellow ground that feels both historic and highly adaptable.

The design unfolds as a finely drawn allover botanical composition, with mirrored tree-like branches, flowering sprays, and a restrained medallion crest emerging through the center. Rather than relying on bold contrast, the composition is rendered in classic taupe and soft beige linework, giving the floral pattern an airy, etched quality. The border hierarchy is especially strong, framing the field with layered ornament that adds formality without heaviness.

Elegant in scale and subtle in palette, this antique floral carpet offers the kind of visual depth that rewards closer viewing while remaining understated from a distance. Its hand-knotted wool construction and weathered patina enhance the softness of the design, making it an appealing foundation for traditional rooms, transitional interiors, or collectors seeking an Indian antique rug with compositional grace and enduring versatility.

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.