Antique Indian Allover Floral Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8602 14'8" × 17'8" $85,000

This antique North Indian hand-knotted wool rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the refined carpet traditions of India in the early twentieth century. Its restrained design and softened palette suggest an interpretation of classical floral weaving suited to elegant, composed interiors.

The soft beige field is covered with a discreet allover botanical pattern, where scrolling vines, tiny blossoms, and palmette forms emerge in faded ivory and pale blue. A ghosted medallion presence can be felt at the center, but it remains understated, allowing the floral rhythm to take precedence. The border retains its decorative structure through a palmette-and-flower motif, though age has mellowed the contrast into a gentle, almost tonal frame.

That quiet weathering gives the rug its appeal: the ornament reads as texture more than contrast, creating a serene surface that anchors furniture without visual weight. Oversized in scale and beautifully softened by patina, it suits layered, neutral rooms as readily as more traditional settings.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.