Antique Indian Floral Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8486 9'10" × 18'5" $90,000

This antique Indian wool carpet, woven circa 1920 in the North Indian tradition, combines the polish of a Kashan-type court design with the softer sensibility prized in Arts and Crafts interiors. Hand-knotted for a formal setting, it offers a refined reading of classical floral weaving.

The cream-beige field is densely worked with scrolling vines, palmettes, blossoms, and small trellis-like sprays that rise around a clear central axis. Rather than a strict repeat, the pattern unfolds in a balanced medallion-and-allover rhythm, giving the rug movement without losing structure. Deep navy outlines, crimson accents, soft pink, olive, and touches of gold sharpen the floral layers.

A saturated red border frames the composition with extra depth, its dark ground and floral ornament reinforcing the carpet's courtly character. The cream-beige ground keeps the design luminous, while the border provides definition and contrast. The result is a large antique Indian rug that reads as both decorative and disciplined, well suited to dining rooms, libraries, or other interiors that benefit from color, symmetry, and historic presence.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.