Indian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB8136 10'0" × 12'0" $38,000

Hand-knotted in India circa 1920, this antique North Indian square rug presents a finely composed allover floral design with the relaxed elegance associated with early 20th-century weaving. Its balanced repeat and decorative frame make it especially useful in rooms that need warmth without a single dominant medallion.

Across the field, oval and cartouche-like reserves in light blue and ivory drift over a chocolate-brown ground, each one filled with stylized blossoms and trailing vinework. The pattern feels both ordered and fluid: scrolling foliate links connect the repeats, while the subtle abrash in the paler areas lends the surface a painterly depth. The effect is traditional, yet softened enough for transitional interiors.

A warm tan border, edged with a tight geometric guard, adds structure and emphasizes the rug’s square format. Hand-knotted with a bold decorative hand, this antique Indian rug offers rich surface texture, graceful rhythm, and an understated palette that pairs easily with wood, stone, and layered upholstery.

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.