Amritsar Indian Antique Allover Geometric Rug In Golden Tan – Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1900 BB2234 12'10" × 19'9" $95,000

Woven in India around 1900, this antique Amritsar rug belongs to the North Indian carpet tradition and is rendered in a hand-knotted wool construction.

Its golden tan field has softened into a warm, weathered ground, layered with sand, beige, camel, dusty rose, and pale lavender undertones. The result is quietly luminous rather than high-contrast, giving the rug a mellow patina that feels elegant and lived-in. Light abrash across the surface adds depth and antique character.

Instead of a single medallion, the composition is organized through an allover geometric lattice of elongated compartments, each filled with floral and foliate detail that tempers the angular framework. A traditional border, clear but gently worn, completes the layout. The balance of structure and ornament recalls Arts and Crafts taste filtered through Kashan-inspired design, making this antique Indian rug especially adaptable beneath furniture groupings or in refined, layered interiors. Its restrained palette lets the pattern read as texture, bringing warmth without visual noise.

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.