As land of the rising sun, Japan continues to surprise the world with newest technological inventions, while keeping in touch with its past. Archipelago where Japan is located, consists of 6,852 islands, but the four largest ones are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku and make up about ninety-seven percent of Japan’s land area. A specialist, exclusive rug dealer in oriental and western rugs and carpets, Doris Leslie Blau’s impressive collection of antique rugs include rare Turkish, Persian and Indian masterpieces, many of which date back to the Medieval Age. Some of these rugs are so rare that no more than a few exist in the entire world.
Doris Leslie Blau has always tried to bring the charm enclosed in antique rugs closer to people, closer to you. We opened our galleries in multiple locations in order to let you experience the sheer beauty of antique oriental rugs, vintage Persian, oriental rugs and carpets with your own eyes and hands.
Exclusive collection of antique, vintage, Persian rugs including our famous collection of large area rugs by Doris Leslie Blau. Nader Bolour the owner of Doris Leslie Blau’s rugs and carpets gallery is the largest rugs dealer in the world. We invite you to view the largest collection of antique carpets and rugs for sale.
The country is a popular destination for those interested in its rich culture and healthy cuisine. We are overjoyed to ship Doris Leslie Blau’s finest antique rugs and large area rugs for living room directly to the homes of our Japan-based clientele. We offer a wide variety of carpets from all over the world – Oriental rugs, Persian carpets, even custom-made rugs, we have it all!
About us
In order to deliver you best antique and vintage carpets, we offer fast and inexpensive (sometimes even free!) shipping all over the world, straight from our New York City based gallery, permeated with the magic of antique, vintage and modern rugs. Doris Leslie Blau’s webpage offers you the ultimate shopping experience, allowing to filter through every carpet in our possession using categories such as size, color, origins and age. Moreover, if you desire something original, we also offer a possibility of ordering a custom rug, made just for your liking! Located in New York City, our gallery is home to some of the most spectacular rugs of every origin imaginable. Many of our clients are among Architectural Digest’s “Top 100 Designers” and our antique rugs often appear in their interiors. In the past few years Doris Leslie Blau established itself as a leading source of fine new and custom rugs based on patterns created by many well-known contemporary designers, including Alberto Pinto and Bunny Williams.
As always, we care about your satisfaction the most, so do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our fabulous rug collection and shipping process.
Nader Bolour
Gallery’s great success on the antique and vintage rug market is due to its owner’s excellent business sense, original thinking and, most importantly, immeasurable experience. Nader Bolour is known as ingenious businessman and one of the most distinguished rug dealers worldwide. Apart from being an exquisite dealer of rugs, Nader Bolour is a talented designer, famous for creating designs that are classical, yet contain hints of modernism.
His first meeting with Doris Leslie Blau, a great connoisseur of antique Oriental rugs i 1978 changed the course of Nader’s life forever. Few years later, when the two of them met again, they formed a partnership. Nader purchased Doris Leslie Blau Gallery nineteen years later. Nader’s love for rugs is reflected in the approach of his employees. Whether you seek a rug from Nader or you desire his original design, you can rest assured that he is prepared to deliver a bit of soul to your home. With his finger constantly on the pulse of an ever-changing market and an unprecedented eye skilled in finding rare specimens, he instituted a new quality of the carpet dealership.
History of Japan
The first written mentions of Japan can be found in Chinese historical texts from the 1st century. However, evidence points out that people lived there much earlier. As an island country, Japan had to rely on the fish and local vegetables to feed its people. Introduction of rice resulted in a rapid growth of Japan’s population. From the 12th century until 1868, Japan was ruled by successive feudal military shoguns who ruled in the name of the Emperor. In the early 17th century Japan entered into a long period of isolation, when only foreigners able to enter the country were Dutch merchants. However, this ended in 1853, when Japan was pressured by the United States’ fleet to open its borders to the West. At that time country was torn apart by internal conflicts and political wars, but the situation was stabilized in 1856, when the Imperial Court regained its power with the help of several clans, allowing it to establish the Empire of Japan. War victories in the World War I allowed the Empire to increase greatly its territory, but also lead to the sharp rise in nationalism and militarism in society. In World War II Japan joined the Axis Powers, wrecking havoc in Asia. Following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, the country surrendered. It was followed by an economic boom in the 1950’s and 1960’s, allowing Japan to become the world’s technological capital it is today.
Culture
Japanese culture fascinates millions of people all over the world. Traditional arts are still cultivated and revered among Japan’s population – things like ikebana, origami or tea ceremony for some are a part of everyday life and considered to be a form of high art. The country is a home to nineteen UNESCO World Heritage sites, fifteen of which are of significant cultural significance. On the other hand, Japan’s fascination with technology is obvious – a simple stroll in the streets of Akihabara can take you to the next century! Japanese cuisine is considered among dietary experts to be one of the healthiest, as it is rich in fish, grains and fermented food, both of which have a positive impact on human body. Combined with active lifestyle and excellent healthcare, it helps Japanese citizens to lead long and satisfying lives.
If you are interested in Doris Leslie Blau’s exquisite choice of antique, vintage and contemporary rugs, do not hesitate to visit our webpage and indulge in luxurious carpet shopping experience! Our precise filters and tools make online shopping not only easy, but also relaxing. For our most demanding clients we offer the possibility of designing their own custom rug, made of best materials available! From Persian to European, our collection seems to be endless and for those looking for something special, we offer a unique opportunity to design their own custom carpet. Do not hesitate to visit our webpage and indulge in luxurious carpet shopping experience! Thanks to our precise filters and tools, looking for a perfect carpet is easier than it have ever been!