Mid-Century Indian Dhurrie Floral Pale Sand Flatweave Cotton Rug BB7921 14'9" × 21'8" $43,000

This vintage Indian dhurrie rug was handwoven in cotton in the mid-20th century, bringing the crisp character of a flatweave to a generously scaled decorative format. Rooted in India’s textile tradition, it balances utility and refinement with an easy, livable elegance.

The composition is intentionally restrained: a pale teal field opens the center, while a creamy border frames the rug with a continuous botanical garland. Stylized floral forms in pale yellow are outlined by clear turquoise stems and accented with touches of pink, creating a softly graphic rhythm around the perimeter. Corner articulations echo the border motif and reinforce the rug’s architectural order, giving the design a calm, symmetrical presence. The overall effect is airy rather than ornate, with negative space playing as important a role as the ornament itself.

Because of its cotton construction and flatwoven dhurrie structure, the rug has a relaxed, practical quality that suits both formal and casual interiors. It offers color and pattern without visual weight, making it especially effective in large rooms, layered settings, and spaces that call for a botanical vintage rug with quiet presence.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.