Liechtenstein is cultural jewel hidden amongst mountains. With an area of just little over 62 square miles and population of 37,000 it is one of the smallest countries in Europe. A constitutional monarchy, with Prince of Liechtenstein as country’s leader, Liechtenstein boasts a rich history, closely tied with that of its neighbors – Switzerland and Austria. Vaduz, country’s capital city is a sight to see and at Doris Leslie Blau we are overjoyed to ship our grand collection of antique rugs and modern carpets straight to the homes of Liechtenstein’s citizens. Wherever you need an Oriental rug, flat-woven or hooked carpet, we have what you need!
About us
In order to deliver you best antique rugs 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. 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. 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. Our New York City based gallery strives to deliver our wide clientele best quality antique carpets and vintage rugs. From businessmen, to artists, to Architectural Digest’s “Top 100 Designers”, our clients show Doris Leslie Blau their unfaltering loyalty, as they know that we offer the highest standards of service. We have established ourselves as the number one source of fine new and custom rugs based on patterns by many well-known contemporary designers, including Alberto Pinto, Bunny Williams and Amy Lau!
Nader Bolour
Doris Leslie Blau Gallery’s owner, Nader Bolour, is widely known as a talented designer and ingenious businessman. Nader established himself as a talented designer, thanks to his unique taste. His designs contain hints of modernism yet are classical in the best meaning of this word. 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.His meeting with Doris Leslie Blau, a great connoisseur of antique Oriental rugs n 1978 marked a beginning of a new era for the prestigious gallery. Few years later, when the two of them met again, they formed a partnership, which resulted in Nader purchasing Doris Leslie Blau Gallery in 1997.
History of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein dynasty, present in the country to this day, was officially created in 1669. By 1200, dominions across the Alpine plateau were controlled by the Houses of Savoy, Zähringer, Habsburg, and Kyburg. Liechtenstein was under the rule of the Counts of Hohenems, however in 1396 Vaduz, the southern region of present-day Liechtenstein, was made subject to the Holy Roman Emperor alone. Origins of country’s royal family begin in Austria, where they possessed substantial assets. However, the family wished for lands that would held without any intermediate feudal tenure, directly from the Holy Roman Emperor himself. Their desire came true in the early 17th century, when Karl I of Liechtenstein was granted the opportunity to purchase a small portion of land Schellenberg and county of Vaduz, giving contemporary Liechtenstein its beginning. The country remained very closely tied to royal family’s home country of Austria, as the ruling princes continued to derive much of their wealth from estates in the Habsburg territories, and they spent much of their time at their two palaces in Vienna. However, economic crisis after the War pushed the princes to form an alliance with its other neighbor, Switzerland, which concluded in customs and monetary union of two countries. When World War II came, Liechtenstein, together with Switzerland remained neutral in the wake of conflict. Majority of royal family’s possessions located in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia were taken in order to secure them, but after the war this led to a serious political strife between Liechtenstein, Czechoslovakia and Poland, as the two countries felt robbed of their national treasures. The expropriations given in order to end this conflict included over 618 sq mi of land, notably the UNESCO listed Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, together with several family castles and palaces.
Culture
For such a small country, Liechtenstein has much to offer! Thanks to its beautiful mountainous landscapes, it is eagerly visited in winter by aficionados of winter sports, who look for the best ski slopes in Europe. However, if it is not your thing, don’t worry! Liechtenstein largest museum, Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, offers its visitors a grandiose collection of modern and contemporary art. The building itself is worth seeing, as it was designed by famed Swiss architects Morger, Degelo, and Kerez. Liechtenstein National Museum has a permanent exhibition on country’s history, accompanied by additional time-limited exhibitions. The most famous historical buildings in the country are undoubtedly Vaduz Castle, the seat of royal family, Gutenberg Castle, the Red House and the ruins of Schellenberg. Royal family’s ties with their subject are so close that each year on a national holiday, all citizens are invited to the castle of the head of state in order to celebrate.
Liechtenstein is a true jewel in the mountainous crown of Europe. An old country with strong traditions and cultural identity, it can serve as an example of how past inspires contemporary generations. We are proud to deliver our exquisite rugs to Liechtenstein. If you are interested in purchasing or maybe gaining additional knowledge on the subject of rugs, be sure to visit our webpage, and browse through our grand collection of marvelous carpets and articles written on multiple rug-related subjects. We offer our clients a great choice of rugs of all origins and ages. If you happen to have any questions or doubts, our qualified staff would be more than happy to help or advise you.