Antique Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 Lahore BB1908 12'3" × 13'8" $32,000

This antique Indian Lahore rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the refined carpet tradition of northern India with a composition that feels both ceremonial and restrained.

The warm tan field is intentionally spare, with a soft horizontal band adding quiet movement across the upper area. Its open center creates a generous sense of negative space, giving the rug an architectural calm that works especially well in rooms where furniture and artwork need room to breathe.

A broad botanical border provides the ornament: stylized birds, vase forms, and floral sprays unfold in ivory, muted blue, and soft green against the lighter ground. The design feels balanced rather than busy, with folk-art charm tempered by careful symmetry. As an antique hand-knotted wool rug from Lahore, it brings warmth, subtle pattern, and a quietly distinguished presence to traditional or transitional interiors.

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.