Antique Indian Medallion Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB4476 12'5" × 22'0" $130,000

This antique Indian hand-knotted wool rug, circa 1920, reflects the refined formal tradition of early 20th-century weaving from the Mughal-influenced idiom. Its warm tan ground and deep indigo reserve create a measured, courtly presence, while the elongated medallion at center gives the composition a strong vertical rhythm.

Across the field, flowering branches, slender trees, and layered foliate work unfold in a tree-of-life manner, softened by age into a painterly surface. The drawing is intricate yet balanced, allowing the blossoms and stems to read as a continuous botanical landscape rather than a rigid repeat. The result is decorative, but never busy.

A broad border frames the composition with scrolling vine work and small floral motifs, echoing the interior pattern while keeping the eye contained. The muted palette of dusty blue, light beige, and warm tan lends this antique Indian rug a versatile elegance, and the hand-knotted wool adds a quiet, tactile richness suited to interiors that call for history, depth, and a composed decorative statement.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.