Antique Amritsar Indian Medallion Rug In Soft Beige, Hand-Knotted Wool – Circa 1900 BB4344 12'9" × 15'10" $35,000

This antique Indian Amritsar medallion rug, woven around 1900, reflects the distinguished northern Indian weaving tradition known for its courtly balance and refined ornament. Hand-knotted in wool, it pairs formal symmetry with a lighter decorative touch, making it a versatile antique rug for collected interiors.

A soft beige open field gives the composition room to breathe, while a restrained central medallion and delicate floral sprays punctuate the surface with quiet precision. Around it, dark cocoa-brown scalloped spandrels create a flowing architectural frame, softening the edges and lending the design its graceful, almost cloistered presence. The sparse drawing keeps the rug airy rather than dense.

The border system adds contrast and rhythm, layering rosettes, palmettes, and stylized blossoms in rust, ivory, chocolate, and taupe. That earthy palette, together with the time-softened patina, gives the piece a calm decorative authority well suited to traditional, transitional, and layered contemporary rooms. As an antique Amritsar carpet, it offers both historic character and an easy elegance that anchors a room without overwhelming it.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.