Indian Antique Floral Allover Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB9184 17'8" × 24'4" $220,000

Woven in India around 1900, this oversized antique hand-knotted wool carpet reflects the refined floral tradition of North Indian carpet making. Its formal layout feels measured and cultivated, yet the surface retains the softness and ease that only age can bring.

A warm tan field is organized by an allover trellis repeat, where stylized botanical forms, rounded blossom clusters, and small trailing vines interlock in a calm, architectural rhythm. The design offers quiet movement rather than a single focal point, allowing the eye to travel evenly across the carpet’s generous surface. Its softened drawing keeps the ornament legible without feeling rigid.

A layered border system frames the composition with clarity, from the slim inner guard to the broader outer floral band. Muted beige, taupe, brown, and discreet indigo accents lend the rug a mellow, timeworn palette, making it especially effective in formal rooms, collected interiors, or contemporary spaces that benefit from antique pattern and warmth.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau’s grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world’s finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.