Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8574 12'0" × 18'3" $100,000

Hand-knotted in wool in Amritsar, India, this antique rug dates to circa 1900 and reflects the refined North Indian weaving tradition that made the city a center for elegant carpets.

Its pale teal-blue field is filled with an allover botanical network of flowering vines, rosettes, and foliate tendrils, creating continuous movement in place of a single medallion. The drawing is softly worn and atmospheric, with larger tree-like forms and delicate blossoms emerging from the surface. Pale sand, ivory, and muted dusty blue keep the composition light, restrained, and quietly lyrical.

A broad sand-toned border frames the field with smaller floral sprigs and scrolling ornament, reinforcing the rug’s balanced, architectural layout. With its Kashan- and Aubusson-like refinement and gentle Arts and Crafts sensibility, this antique Amritsar rug brings depth without heaviness, layering easily into traditional, transitional, or collected interiors, especially beneath furniture where its faded palette remains versatile.

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.