Antique 19th Century Amritsar carpet from India
In the 1800s, India was home to some of the most accomplished workshops in the world, and the rugs in our collection trace their roots back to these celebrated regions:
- Agra — Renowned for refined, sophisticated designs and luxurious, high-knot-count carpets, Agra produced some of the most coveted room-size rugs of the era. Many drew on classical Persian and Mughal court motifs.
- Amritsar — A major center in the Punjab whose skilled weavers created elegant, finely detailed carpets, often in large and oversized formats prized for grand interiors.
- Other regional traditions — From fanciful garden and hunting scenes to delicate floral fields, Indian weavers blended Persian-style motifs with their own Mughal-inspired imagination. Some of the finest pieces were woven with prized pashmina wool at remarkably high knots-per-square-inch counts.
From Indian Looms to American Homes
How did these treasures cross the world? During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, growing trade between India, Britain, and the United States brought these magnificent carpets to Western markets. Affluent American collectors and decorators — especially during the Gilded Age and the early 1900s — sought out Indian rugs for their scale, refinement, and jewel-like color. Many entered distinguished estates and have been carefully preserved ever since, which is exactly how pieces of this caliber survive in such remarkable condition today.
Rare Find: Over a Dozen Fine Antique Oriental Rugs from India — In Stock Now
When you walk across an antique Indian carpet, you’re walking across more than a century of craftsmanship. Right now, antiqueorientalrugs.com has assembled an exceptional collection of fine antique oriental rugs from India — over a dozen pieces, each 100 years old or older, ready to find their next home.
These are not ordinary carpets. They were woven during the great age of Indian weaving, finished with the finest handspun wools — frequently sourced from England — and colored with rich, hand-applied natural dyes that have only deepened in beauty over the decades.
A Featured Piece In Stock: #7255 — The Signed “Ghazan” India Rug
A standout from our current Indian collection is a true work of woven art:
- Size: 10’2″ x 16’2″ (310 x 492 cm)
- Age: Last quarter of the 19th century
- Condition: Mint — clean and ready to go
This extraordinary carpet is signed “Ghazan” and showcases a luminous light sky-blue field. At either end, images of the Sheikh Masjid Mosque at Karunagappally, Kollam, in Kerala, India sit atop two raised platforms accompanied by calligraphy. A medium central medallion in pale blue carries a pulled floral motif in soft gold and ivory, framed by four indigo urns brimming with flowers.
A loose, scrolling vine-and-flower pattern lends the field a distinctly Mughal character, while repeated inscriptions appear beside the medallion and at the base of the minarets. The whole composition is bordered by a golden, tobacco-toned major border of shields and palmettes within a five-reciprocal-border layout. It’s a fabulous, museum-worthy piece — Price on Request.
Bring a Piece of History Home
A genuine antique Indian rug is more than décor — it’s an heirloom, an investment, and a one-of-a-kind conversation piece that brings warmth and soul to any room, traditional or modern.
About Robert Mosby
Robert Mosby has specialized in antique Oriental rugs since 1969.
He has traveled throughout India sourcing museum-quality antique rugs.
He has a varied inventory of these 18th century rugs often in room sizes.
Browse the full collection of antique rugs from India today at https://antiqueorientalrugs.com/product-category/rugs-from-india/ With over a dozen authentic, century-old pieces in stock, the perfect rug for your home may already be waiting.
