Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Light Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1900 BB1784 6'7" × 9'3" $22,000

This antique Amritsar Indian carpet, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined North Indian tradition of hand-knotted wool weaving. Its composition is classically formal yet softened by age, with a warm tan field that gives the design an understated, collectible presence.

A vertically tiered central field organizes cartouche-like reserves, scrolling vines, palmettes, and small floral devices around a faded medallion core. The drawing recalls court-inspired Kashan vocabulary, but the time-worn wool lends it a gentler, more relaxed character. Brown and terracotta accents appear just enough to define the ornament without breaking the rug’s quiet tone.

The border adds structure through a pronounced hierarchy of repeating floral and geometric compartments, framing the interior with balance and rhythm. Hand-knotted in wool, the carpet offers the tactile depth and durability prized in antique Indian rugs, making it especially appealing for traditional, transitional, or layered interiors that call for patina and architectural order. It brings quiet ornament to a dining room, library, or living space without overpowering adjacent furnishings.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.