Indian Antique Allover Geometric Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1910 BB8980 13'0" × 17'6" $100,000

This antique North Indian rug, hand-knotted in wool circa 1910, reflects the refined carpet traditions of India in a softly colored allover format, with a subtle geometric-floral balance.

The field is arranged as a relaxed compartmental lattice, with large boteh-like cartouches alternating against floral and trellis forms. Soft beige, powder blue, slate gray, and pale gray create a muted, atmospheric contrast, so the pattern reads with calm clarity rather than heavy ornament. Within each repeat, stylized leaves and floral sprays add a botanical note that tempers the geometry and gives the design an easy, decorative cadence.

A restrained border frames the composition and keeps attention on the field’s steady rhythm. The gently worn surface, with its subtle abrash-like variation, deepens the sense of age and texture while preserving the rug’s light, airy character. It works particularly well in interiors that call for pattern without visual weight, bringing the quiet presence of an antique Indian carpet to both traditional and contemporary rooms. Its subdued palette also makes it especially adaptable beneath classic upholstery or cleaner-lined furnishings.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.