Antique Indian Allover Hand-Knotted Wool Rug In Pale Sand – Circa 1920 BB8027 11'9" × 21'5" $95,000

This antique North Indian hand-knotted wool rug, made circa 1920, presents a restrained allover composition rooted in India’s late-period carpet tradition. Its softly aged surface and balanced proportions give it the quiet authority of a well-traveled antique.

Pale sand fills the field, allowing delicate floral and foliate motifs to read in low relief rather than bold contrast. Blossoms, palmettes, and crest-like medallions appear to drift across the surface, joined by fine vines and tiny sprigs. Around the edge, a floral border in muted coral, taupe, and dusty blue adds definition without disturbing the rug’s airy character and keeps the field from feeling too formal.

The result is a botanic antique rug that feels cultivated and composed, with enough movement to anchor a room while remaining visually light. Its subdued palette and hand-knotted wool construction make it especially appealing for layered traditional, transitional, or softly modern interiors, where texture, age, and understatement carry more weight than graphic intensity. Subtle wear has only deepened its patina, enhancing the calm, collected presence designers prize.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.