Antique Indian Allover Floral Oversized Dusty Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB8619 15'3" × 25'6" $53,000

An antique North Indian oversized hand-knotted wool carpet, woven circa 1900, this piece reflects the refined Persianate tradition that flourished in India at the turn of the century. The design draws on Arts and Crafts, Kashan, and Sultanabad influences, yet remains distinctly understated.

Its dusty tan field is strewn with an allover botanical repeat of stylized blossoms, palmettes, and vine scrolls arranged in a subtle medallion lattice. The pattern is finely scaled and gently worn, giving the composition an airy, relaxed rhythm rather than a heavy formal symmetry. Its softened palette keeps the field luminous rather than dense.

A broad floral border in dusty blue, soft teal, pale sand, and traces of soft peach frames the field with clear hierarchy. The muted palette and low-contrast drawing make the rug especially adaptable for large dining rooms, living spaces, or layered interiors seeking antique character without visual weight. Hand-knotted in wool, it offers the durability and patina collectors value in antique Indian rugs. Its generous scale lets the pattern read quietly across a room, enriching architecture rather than competing with it.

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.