Antique Indian Allover Pale Sand Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1745 13'4" × 17'7" $95,000

Antique Indian rug, circa 1900, hand-knotted in the North Indian tradition, this wool carpet presents a pictorial allover composition on a pale sand ground. Instead of a central medallion, the field opens into a narrative landscape, allowing the design to unfold with a gentle, storybook rhythm.

Tiny figures, animals, birds, and flowering branches are scattered across the surface with remarkable delicacy, creating a balanced mix of figural and botanical motifs. The drawing is fine and lyrical rather than crowded, so the imagery reads as decorative tapestry from a distance and as a sequence of small details up close.

A vivid cerulean border frames the composition with greater force, packed with animated vignettes and floral ornament that sharpen the softer center. Accents of ivory, pale rose, sky blue, and muted gold keep the palette airy and refined, giving this antique Indian rug a graceful presence well suited to formal rooms, layered interiors, and collectors drawn to pictorial carpets.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.