Antique Indian Allover Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 (Size Adjusted) BB6776 13'9" × 29'7" $220,000

This antique, size-adjusted Indian rug, circa 1900, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from North India, worked in a court-influenced tradition that values symmetry, clarity, and ornamental density.

The navy blue field is organized into a repeating lattice of linked cartouche-shaped reserves and floral medallions, creating a disciplined rhythm across the surface. Warm tan openings soften the geometry, while light beige, peach, and muted blue details keep the pattern vivid yet restrained. The composition feels structured and graceful at once, with the allover repeat giving the design a measured architectural presence.

A broad border reinforces the layout with rosettes, palmettes, and scrolling vinework, echoing the botanical language within the field. Subtle tonal variation adds depth to the palette and lends the rug an aged elegance, making it especially effective in interiors that call for historic character, visual order, and a quietly formal decorative statement.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.