Antique Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1900s Rug
$32,500.00
| Stock number | 25019 |
| Size | 11 ft x 18 ft 10 in (3.35 m x 5.74 m) |
| Origin | India |
| Age | Circa 1900 |
| Style | Lahore |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Ivory Beige Cream White |
| Pattern | Allover, Floral |
Antique Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1900s Rug, Circa Date: 1900s. This magnificent example of antique rugs, dating from the early 20th century, showcases a highly detailed, all-over pattern characteristic of the finest revivalist Indian weaving traditions. The densely populated field is rendered in a soft, luminous ivory beige cream ground, which beautifully highlights the complex array of stylized palmettes, flowering vines, and subtle animal forms woven throughout the composition. The use of secondary colors—deep indigo, soft terracotta, and muted gold—adds depth without overwhelming the central lightness. A robust main border featuring large, scrolling cartouches in rich madder red frames the central design, providing a necessary structural contrast to the delicate field.