Agra Indian Antique Medallion Light Blue Hand-Knotted Cotton Rug – Circa 1945 BB8726 7'10" × 10'9" $30,000

This vintage Agra rug, hand-knotted in India circa 1945, reflects the city’s refined Mughal weaving tradition in a formal, balanced composition. Woven in cotton, it has the character of a decorative Agra carpet made for elegant interiors rather than heavy ornament.

The light blue field creates an airy ground for a mirrored arrangement of motifs: a softly glowing diamond medallion at center, cross-form devices above and below, and small floral and pictorial accents scattered throughout. Pale beige, blush pink, butter yellow, ivory, and muted green lend the design a gentle, almost faded luminosity, while the larger shapes remain clearly legible against the calm background.

A series of narrow borders in pink, blue, and yellow neatly frames the field, adding structure without disturbing the rug’s quiet rhythm. With its traditional patterning and softened palette, this antique Indian rug brings a composed, collected feel to living rooms, studies, and dining spaces that call for a formal yet relaxed foundation.

Sourced from Doris Leslie Blau, this antique rug represents the caliber of craftsmanship and cultural heritage the gallery has championed since its founding in 1965. With six decades of expertise, Doris Leslie Blau remains a premier destination for rare and extraordinary rugs across a wide range of styles and price points.