Indian Antique Allover Warm Tan Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet – Circa 1920 (Size Adjusted) BB7110 12'9" × 14'9" $42,000

This circa 1920 antique Indian carpet is hand-knotted in wool and reflects the refined Persianate weaving tradition that flourished in India in the early twentieth century. Its format reads as a collected, formal piece, with a balanced composition that feels both historic and adaptable.

A deep chocolate-brown field carries an allover network of scrolling vines, palmettes, and small floral sprigs, arranged around a restrained central crest. The design is softened by age, so the motifs appear more painterly than graphic, with warm tan, camel, sand, and faded rust tones moving across the surface. The border system is equally structured, framing the field with repeating boteh-like forms and floral ornaments that echo the inner lattice.

The low-contrast palette and worn patina give this antique Indian rug considerable decorative versatility, especially in traditional, transitional, or layered contemporary interiors. It brings depth without heaviness, offering the quiet authority of an antique carpet while remaining easy to place beneath wood, stone, or upholstered furnishings. Its wool pile adds a supple texture that reinforces the earthy, tactile character.

A treasured piece from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug embodies the gallery's longstanding commitment to sourcing carpets of exceptional artistry and historical significance. DLB offers a vast selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, welcoming collectors and designers at every level.