Oversized Antique Indian Allover Floral Slate Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1900 BB1791 21'0" × 26'0" $200,000

This oversized antique Indian rug, circa 1900, is a hand-knotted wool carpet from the North Indian weaving tradition. Its expansive format and refined drawing give it the quiet authority of a formal room piece, while the softened palette keeps it versatile for contemporary interiors.

The slate gray field is organized by an allover floral trellis, with stylized leafy forms and small blossoms repeating in disciplined rows. Rather than a dominant medallion, the design reads as a continuous botanical surface, creating movement without visual noise. Layers of light blue, steel blue, and ivory lend the composition a cool, misted quality.

A restrained border frames the field with rosettes, palmettes, and scrolling vine work, echoing the same ornamental language at a quieter scale. The result is a rug that balances pattern and openness, bringing structure to large interiors while remaining elegant beneath seating, dining, or bedroom arrangements.

A rare piece from the Doris Leslie Blau collection, this antique rug exemplifies superior artistry, historic character, and timeless sophistication. DLB is internationally recognized for offering exceptional antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs of remarkable quality and provenance.