9 x 12 - Black Vintage Indian Rug - 76873

76873 Vintage Black Floral Indian Rug, 09’02 x 11’07.

The Midnight Garden: A Vintage Indian Rug of Mughal Elegance

This hand-knotted wool vintage Indian rug is a study in refinement and restraint — an ode to the eternal dialogue between light and shadow. Against a sumptuous ebony field, a garden of gold, ivory, and celadon unfurls in rhythmic harmony, each floral motif rendered with painterly precision. The result is a textile that transcends ornamentation, becoming instead a meditation on timeless beauty — the kind once reserved for royal chambers and palatial salons across the subcontinent.

Rooted in India’s centuries-old weaving heritage, this masterpiece draws from Mughal artistry, where Persian-inspired florals met Indian opulence. The allover design — a tangle of curling vines, lotus blossoms, and stylized palmettes — reveals a rare sophistication of composition. Each motif seems to bloom under moonlight, its delicate contours glowing against the dark ground like poetry in motion. The deep palette, enriched by subtle abrash, lends the rug an aura of quiet grandeur, as though each knot carries the memory of ancient craftsmanship.

Encircling the composition, a gracefully proportioned border adorned with meandering vines and rosettes forms a gilded frame that balances structure with flow. The interplay of color and texture mirrors the elegance of Mughal gardens — ordered yet abundant, cultivated yet wild. This careful symmetry gives the piece a sense of regal poise, transforming any space into a tableau of sophistication.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in India.
• Measures: 09'02 x 11'07.
• Pile Height: 0.52 of an inch.
• Date: 1970's. Late 20th Century.