The fundamentals of weaving antique rugs has not changed for centuries; many of the earliest known techniques and materials are still in use in the major rug producing regions of the world today such as Turkey, China, Persia, India, Morocco, and Europe. Antique rugs can stand on their own for historical importance and cultural significance. Each culture ensures the longevity of their design iconography through the making of the rugs. Most high-end antique carpets, especially those from Persia... Read more..
At the forefront of the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery's business is our recognition that a carpet or rug is frequently the most important component of any interior; its situation in a room can be likened to the hanging of a painting a room-it gives the space a personality. In light of the significance of floor imagery, the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery is dedicated to aiding our clients in their search for the perfect new or custom rug.
Over the past few years Doris Leslie Blau Gallery has periodically invited renowned interior designers and architects to design their own custom carpets for our collection using the finest wool, silk and natural fibers. Alberto Pinto, Jed Johnson Associates, Mariette Himes Gomez, Amy Lau, Miles Redd are among the well-known designers who have created patterns for our collection. Rug designs have also been created by fashion designers such as Nanette Lepore and Tommy Hilfiger.
Specializing in antique rugs, the main strength of the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery has been to find the best quality of Oriental and European rugs, many of which have graced the rooms of award winning interiors. Among our collection of antique rugs, we have finely-woven Persian rugs, oversized Turkish carpets, unusual Indian weavings, exceptional Russian, Spanish, and French antique rugs, as well as more recent 20th century modern, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, flat-woven, hooked and needlepoint examples from Morocco, China, Scandinavia, and the United States. In the past decade, Doris Leslie Blau has also established itself as a leading source of fine new and custom rugs, based on patterns by many well-known contemporary designers, including Alberto Pinto, Jed Johnson Associates, Mariette Himes Gomez, Amy Lau, Miles Redd, and fashion designers such as Nanette Lepore and Tommy Hilfiger.
Whether you are a young emerging interior designer, or a well-established decorator, the Doris Leslie Blau Gallery is confident that we can assist you in finding the perfect new or antique rug within your budget and time-frame.
If you would like to arrange a viewing appointment, see a rug on approval, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
