Antique Indian Medallion Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Cotton Rug – Circa 1935 BB8240 4'0" × 6'10" $3,000

This antique North Indian hand-knotted rug, circa 1935, presents a formal medallion-and-border composition with a remarkably open center. Woven in India, it reflects the region’s early 20th-century taste for balanced, elegant carpets that feel composed rather than ornate.

The warm tan field is left largely unfussy, allowing the architecture of the design to stand out: a restrained inner frame, floral corner spandrels, and a broader outer border animated by scrolling foliate vines, small blossoms, and stylized crest-like motifs. Sage green outlines and dusty pink accents bring a soft, faded contrast to the light beige ground, while the drawing is gently softened by age, giving the rug a relaxed antique character.

Its quiet palette and generous negative space make it especially versatile beneath furniture or in rooms that call for definition without visual weight. This antique Indian rug brings together formal symmetry, botanical detail, and an aged patina that suits both traditional settings and more contemporary interiors.

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.