Antique Indian Medallion Soft Beige With Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 BB8740 11'7" × 21'10" $70,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool carpet, circa 1920, reflects North Indian weaving traditions interpreted through a Kashan and Oushak lens.

Its soft beige field has a timeworn, almost sun-bleached surface, while a washed light-blue medallion rises and falls across the center in a haze of floral vines, palmettes, and foliate scrolls. The composition feels architectural yet restrained, with the pattern softened by age until it reads as a layered tonal ground rather than a high-contrast design.

That muted palette gives the rug unusual versatility: it can ground formal furniture with quiet authority or bring warmth to contemporary rooms that favor antique character. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the tactile depth and patina collectors prize in an antique medallion carpet, while the Persianate ornament keeps the overall effect elegant and understated.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.