Antique Amritsar Indian Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB9071 12'10" × 18'5" $51,000

This antique Indian Amritsar carpet, dating to circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined weaving tradition of Amritsar in northern India.

Its warm tan field has mellowed beautifully with age, creating a soft, luminous ground for a subtle allover trellis of botanical and geometric forms. Small blossoms, palmettes, and sprig-like motifs repeat in measured rows, giving the composition a gentle rhythm that feels more architectural than decorative. The worn surface softens the contrast further, so the pattern reads in layers of beige, taupe, and faint blush rather than in crisp outlines. A broad brown border frames the field with scrolling vines and floral ornament, touched with ivory and muted pink accents.

Subtle yet full of presence, the rug carries the influence of Mughal-inspired design and the disciplined elegance for which antique Amritsar rugs are prized. Its restrained palette and balanced repeat make it especially effective in formal seating areas, layered interiors, or rooms that call for quiet pattern and antique character.

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.