Vintage Indian Amritsar Botanic Handmade Wool Carpet BB1958 12'6" × 19'5" $70,000

An early 20th century Indian Amritsar antique rug, the light brown field with a luxurious beige allover trellis of palmettes and leafy scrolling vines within a caramel palmette border.

The Western influence and, particularly, the Colonial rule in India, are clearly seen in the magnificent face of antique Amritsar rugs. However, one of the greatest strengths of these fabulous floor covering is their impeccable quality. Based on the top-notch luminous wool, with a cotton foundation, double weft an and asymmetric knot, antique carpets form Amritsar are distinguished by luxurious feel and extremely indulgent textures. Antique indian dhurrie rugs and carpets in NYC are characterized by large scale patterns featuring the millefleur designs, mythical beasts and Persian-inspired florals.