Antique Indian Allover Floral Oversized Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 (Size Adjusted) BB2855 14'8" × 26'0" $53,000

An oversized antique Indian rug, hand-knotted circa 1920, this formal wool carpet reflects the refined Persianate weaving tradition that flourished in early 20th-century India. Its elongated format and composed symmetry give it the presence of a classic room anchor, while the softened palette keeps the overall effect relaxed and approachable.

A warm tan field is organized around a gently mirrored vertical axis, where floral crests, palmettes, and curling saz leaves rise and fall in a measured rhythm. Small blossoms and delicate vine scrolls are scattered throughout the open ground, allowing the ornament to breathe and giving the composition an airy, botanical grace rather than a dense, crowded look.

Muted sage green, brick red, dark teal, and black linework sharpen the pattern against the sandy background, while the broad border of scrolling flowers and petite foliate motifs frames the field with quiet discipline. The result is an antique Indian rug with formal balance, decorative ease, and the nuanced patina collectors and designers value in period 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.