Indian Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB3137 12'8" × 19'10" $95,000

This antique Indian carpet, hand-knotted in wool circa 1920, reflects the refined workshop tradition of early 20th-century India. Its field is arranged as a compact trellis of tiny floral rosettes, creating a disciplined surface with no central medallion and a quietly elegant rhythm that reads clearly from across the room.

The dark brown ground is enlivened by warm tan, brick red, and light blue accents, while the layered borders add definition through repeating palmette-like forms, angular vines, and narrow guard stripes. The crisp drawing gives the rug a tailored, almost architectural presence, yet the botanical repeat keeps the composition soft and decorative rather than severe.

Balanced and versatile, this antique floral rug suits traditional interiors as readily as transitional rooms, where its allover pattern can ground furnishings without competing with them. It is a fine example of Indian carpet weaving shaped by Persianate design ideals and adapted into a subtle, lasting decorative language.

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.