Antique Indian Allover Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB9176 9'10" × 16'1" $90,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1920, reflects the refined weaving tradition of North India through an allover composition that feels both formal and relaxed. Its cream field is spread with repeated medallion and rosette forms, creating the atmosphere of a period carpet softened by age.

Powder blue, dusty sky blue, pale aqua, and blush pink shape the floral crests, trellis lines, and small botanical accents, while the lightly faded ground gives the design a luminous, watercolor-like effect. Instead of a single central focal point, the pattern unfolds across the surface with measured rhythm, allowing the motif to read as decorative architecture rather than dense ornament. A restrained border quietly frames the field.

The result is a versatile antique rug with a calm presence and clear decorative value, well suited to interiors that favor softness, light, and pattern. It works beautifully beneath contemporary furniture, in formal sitting rooms, or in layered rooms where an antique Indian carpet can provide texture without visual heaviness.

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.