Antique Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5772 14'9" × 21'0" $140,000

This oversized antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the refined carpet traditions of northern India in a formal allover composition. Its warm tan field gives the pattern a calm, luminous ground, allowing the design to read with clarity and ease.

The layout is organized around large repeating roundels linked in a trellis-like rhythm, each enclosing a stylized floral crest. Delicate vine work, palmettes, and botanical sprays fill the spaces between medallions, creating a layered surface that feels both architectural and softly organic. Faded teal, olive, and rust-red accents add depth to the restrained palette without overpowering it.

A narrow border frames the field with understated floral detail, keeping the emphasis on the expansive center and its measured symmetry. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug has the supple, time-softened character prized in antique Indian rugs, making it especially suited to traditional rooms, transitional interiors, or layered contemporary spaces that call for quiet structure and historic presence.

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.