Antique Indian Floral Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Rug (Size Adjusted) BB9178 11'7" × 19'7" $90,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug is a refined North Indian carpet from the antique period, later size-adjusted to suit present-day rooms while preserving its original decorative character.

A softly faded light blue field sets a calm stage for an allover floral pattern, where scrolling vines, rosettes, palmettes, and small crest-like blossoms drift across the surface in a balanced repeat. The drawing is finely articulated but gently softened by age, creating a nuanced patina that feels both elegant and relaxed. Subtle rust and warm tan accents keep the composition from becoming monochrome, adding warmth to the cool ground.

That sense of contrast continues in the border, where warm tan, taupe, and muted blue form a more formal frame populated with larger floral cartouches and foliate details. The result is a classical Indian rug with Mughal-inspired grace, well suited to interiors that benefit from pattern, depth, and a quietly luminous palette.

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.