Indian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB8565 13'4" × 22'9" $150,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1900, draws on the North Indian tradition of adapting Persianate forms into a more decorative, tailored allover composition. Instead of a single central medallion, the field is organized into a repeating lattice of lobed cartouches, each framed by dark outlines and filled with stylized floral motifs.

The warm tan ground is softened by warm beige, camel, taupe, and creamy ivory, while restrained accents of light blue and slate blue lift the surface without overpowering it. The effect is gently aged and layered, with the pattern reading as both formal and relaxed—an appealing balance for interiors that call for texture rather than high contrast.

A multi-band border completes the composition, with scrolling blossoms, small rosettes, and meandering vines set against muted blue grounds. Rooted in Arts and Crafts and Kashan-inspired taste, this antique Indian rug brings structure, warmth, and collected character to a dining room, library, or grand hallway.

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.