Amritsar Indian Antique Floral Allover Golden Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB8739 11'10" × 19'3" $85,000

This antique Amritsar rug, woven in India around 1900, belongs to the North Indian tradition admired for its elegant scale, hand-knotted wool, and Persian-influenced refinement. It presents as a formal antique carpet with the quiet confidence of a piece made for a distinguished interior.

The golden tan field is softened by an airy network of ivory floral vines and pale blue accents, creating a surface that feels gently weathered and almost watercolor-like. Rather than relying on a single dominant medallion, the design unfolds as an allover composition of scrolling foliage, tiny blossoms, and subtle crest-like elements that drift across the center with graceful rhythm.

A broad border brings architectural definition through repeating rosettes, latticework, and angular floral panels in brown, teal, taupe, and cream. The contrast is muted but deliberate, allowing the rug’s antique patina to enrich the pattern without overwhelming it. Hand-knotted in wool, this Amritsar offers depth, warmth, and a collected presence well suited to formal, transitional, or layered rooms.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.