Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Amritsar Botanic Handmade Wool Rug

Authentic Indian Botanic Handmade Wool Rug Size: 13'8" × 16'1" (416 × 490 cm) This early 20th century antique Indian rug features a subtle all-over trellis design of split-leaf tendrils in inky blue against a pale beige field. The overall effect makes for a soft, muted patina characteristic of oriental north Indian rugs. The production of antique Indian rugs and carpets dates from the Mughal period of the late 1520s. Beginning with the conquest of Northern India by Babur, weaving workshops developed around the imperial cities of Agra, Fathpur and Lahore. Akbar the Great and his successors sponsored and encouraged the weaving of splendid Indian versions of classic Persian floral, garden and hunting antique...

Antique Indian Amritsar Botanic Brown and Beige Handmade Wool Carpet Size: 8'10" × 12'0" (269 × 365 cm) An early 20th century Indian Amritsar carpet, the sand field with an overall d...

Breathtaking Large Antique Amristar Indian Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Indian Rug, Circa Date: 1900 – Size: 15 ft 8 in x 17 ft 4 in (4.78 m x 5.28 m) This antique Indian Amritsar rug has its origins in India and was made around 1900. This large size rug...

Square carpets are an Agra specialty and this decorative ivory open field carpet is an especially attractive example. The round, openwork medallion and matching corners are effective...