Oversized Antique Agra Indian Floral Allover Cream Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB4883 15'0" × 24'10" $105,000

This oversized antique Agra rug was woven in India circa 1920, in the celebrated north Indian tradition that adapted Mughal carpet design for refined domestic interiors. Its hand-knotted wool pile and formal layout give it the presence of a classic antique rug, while the light ground keeps the composition approachable.

The cream field is covered with a finely scaled botanical repeat: slender vine work branches into small blossoms, rosettes, and leaf forms arranged in a subtle trellis. Warm brick red, rust, saffron, and touches of slate blue animate the drawing without overwhelming the open ground, so the pattern reads clearly from across a room.

Multiple borders complete the design, with scrolling floral bands and elongated motifs that echo the field while adding architectural structure. The result is balanced and decorative rather than dense, making this antique Indian carpet well suited to interiors that call for softness, history, and an elegant allover floral foundation. It pairs naturally with wood, plaster, linen, and more saturated upholstery alike.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug reflects the gallery's longstanding dedication to preserving the finest examples of carpet artistry from around the world. Its remarkable craftsmanship and patina make it both a decorative statement and a collectible work of art.