Indian Antique Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB7467 10'4" × 19'9" $95,000

This antique Indian rug, circa 1900, is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined formal carpet tradition of turn-of-the-century India.

A soft beige field gives the composition a hushed, parchment-like character, while scattered floral sprigs and tiny vine fragments appear in muted dusty blue, keeping the ornament light and airy. Rather than a dense allover repeat, the design relies on negative space, allowing the eye to settle on the broad border. Along the perimeter, scalloped cartouches and scrolling floral elements in pale blue create a measured architectural frame that feels both decorative and disciplined.

The result is a rug with quiet gravitas: elegant enough for a formal setting, yet subdued enough to balance contemporary furnishings. Its softened palette and time-worn surface bring warmth, texture, and historical depth without visual weight, making it especially effective beneath seating arrangements or in rooms that call for calm structure and understated antique character. The restrained palette also allows the antique weave to read as a sophisticated neutral, with just enough blue to outline the motifs and enliven the beige ground.

Part of Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this antique rug stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of traditional weaving artistry. Renowned for its curated selection of the world's finest rugs, DLB offers pieces ranging from accessible vintage treasures to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces for discerning collectors and designers alike.