Indian Antique Allover Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB6024 14'5" × 21'5" $100,000

This antique hand-knotted wool rug from India, woven circa 1900, reflects the refined North Indian tradition of Persian-influenced carpet making. Its broad, softly aged field and structured borders give it the presence of a formal gallery carpet, yet the palette remains quiet and usable for present-day interiors.

Rather than a central medallion, the design unfolds in an allover botanical rhythm of slender vines, flowering sprays, and foliate tendrils. The muted beige ground is layered with dusty blue, ivory, pale taupe, and touches of warm brown, creating a delicate, painterly surface that feels both ordered and fluid. The drawing recalls Kashan and Sultanabad precedents without losing its distinctly Indian character.

A multi-border frame completes the composition with rosettes, scrolling arabesques, and repeating floral motifs that echo the field while sharpening its outline. The gently worn wool pile softens the contrast and lends the rug a subtle patina, making it especially well suited to traditional, transitional, and collected rooms that call for texture, refinement, and historical depth.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug embodies the rich heritage and refined craftsmanship that define the world's most exceptional carpets. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has earned an international reputation for curating rare and important rugs spanning centuries of design history.