Doris Leslie Blau Antique Indian Amritsar Botanic Rug Size Adjusted

Antique Indian Amritsar botanic handmade wool carpet (size adjusted) Size: 9'7" × 11'1" (292 × 337 cm) An early 20th century Indian Amritsar antique rug, the cream field with an over...

Fine Antique Indian Amritsar handmade carpet size adjusted Size: 11'9" × 16'3" (358 × 495 cm). A highly decorative early 20th century Indian Amritsar antique carpet, the sand field with a sophisticated trellis of curving feathery leaves and palmette formed medallions within a sand cloud band and pink floral spray border. The production of antique Indian rugs and indian carpets for sale in any quantity dates back to the Mughal period of the late 1520’s. Beginning with the conquest of Northern India by Babur, weaving workshops developed around the imperial cities of Agra, Fathpur and Lahore. Akbar the Great (1556-1605) and his successors sponsored and encouraged the weaving of splendid Indian versions of classic Persian floral, garden and hunting antique...

Antique Amritsar Rugs – The spectacular rugs of Amritsar capture the exotic style of India while incorporating a subtle colonial influence. This convergence of eastern and western styles results in an exceptionally alluring appearance that has been beloved by western consumers historically and today. The outstanding old Amritsar carpets were created by influential exporters to fuel the demand for exotic rugs...

An antique Indian Amritsar carpet from the first quarter of the 20th century.