Oversized Antique Indian Floral Allover Soft Beige Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Circa 1920 BB5160 15'10" × 32'4" $220,000

This oversized hand-knotted antique Indian rug, woven circa 1920, reflects the formal floral tradition of early 20th-century Indian carpet making, where Persian-inspired elegance was rendered with a lighter, more atmospheric touch.

Its soft beige field is animated by an allover repeat of palmettes, rosettes, curling vines, and small crest-like accents, creating a composition that feels balanced rather than centered on a single medallion. The pattern is finely scaled yet expansive, so the surface holds a room with quiet authority. A narrow inner border in dusty blue gives the design crisp definition.

Muted brown, camel, and touches of dusty blue drift through the aged pile, softening the botanical motifs into a nuanced, timeworn surface. The broader floral border echoes the field with a slightly firmer rhythm, framing the carpet without interrupting its flow. It is the kind of antique Indian rug that brings warmth, structure, and a restrained decorative note to formal and relaxed interiors alike.

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.