Indian Antique Allover Geometric Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB3704 9'10" × 16'2" $43,000

Woven in India around 1900, this antique hand-knotted wool rug belongs to the North Indian carpet tradition. The warm tan field gives the piece a softly illuminated base, while muted rust, olive, and teal details bring depth without disturbing its calm, collected presence.

Its design is built on an allover lattice of geometric medallions and floral cartouches, with palmettes, arabesques, and small rosettes repeating across the surface. The border is legible yet restrained, and the aged abrash lends the ornament a mellow, slightly faded character that feels architectural rather than busy.

That balance of structure and wear makes the rug especially useful in layered interiors, where it can ground antique wood, tailored upholstery, or more contemporary furnishings. Decorative and textural at once, it offers the kind of quiet complexity that rewards a closer look.

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.