Famous for its delicious cheese and chocolate, Switzerland is one of the world’s most developed countries. A specialist 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 vintage rug shop in multiple locations in order to let you experience the sheer beauty of antique, vintage Persian, oriental rug 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.
Its mountainous landscapes and picturesque lakes earned it the attention of countless photographers and travelers, who visit Switzerland in hopes of tasting its ethereal beauty. Country’s largest cities, the capital Zürich and Geneva, are one of the most influential finance centers in Europe and world. Doris Leslie Blau is proud to deliver our high quality antique carpets, vintage carpets and contemporary extra large area rugs to the homes of our Swiss clientele, known for its sophisticated tastes. In order to keep up with the changeable fashions and trends we observe the work of local designers in hopes of learning something new.
About us
Doris Leslie Blau’s mission is to deliver best quality antique carpets and vintage rugs wherever they are needed. Our famous gallery is home to some of the most spectacular rugs of every origin imaginable, including Oriental and Persian carpets. Many of our clients are among Architectural Digest’s “Top 100 Designers” and seeing our carpets in their interiors fills us with pride. Always doing our best to set the standards of an outstanding service, Doris Leslie Blau established itself as a leading source of fine new and custom rugs based on patterns by many well-known contemporary designers, including Tommy Hilfiger and Bunny Williams. Ask the world’s top designers or architects to name their preeminent source of luxurious antique and bespoke rugs and they’re likely to point to Doris Leslie Blau!
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. 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!
Nader Bolour
Doris Leslie Blau Gallery’s owner, Nader Bolour, is widely known as an ingenious businessman. After his family established the Bolour&Sons enterprise, he quickly gained recognition as one of the most distinguished rug dealers worldwide and purchased Doris Leslie Blau Gallery in 1997. Apart from being an exquisite dealer of rugs, Nader is also a designer, which can be easily seen in gallery’s broad range of custom carpets, made from best materials available for its demanding clientele. 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.
History of Switzerland
The country was formed in the 1291, when local nobles decided to go against the Austrian Habsburgs, who ruled those lands. Their action resulted in creating a basis for future Switzerland. In 1315 the Swiss army defeated Prince Leopold Hapsburg, which inspired other nobles to join the war. Then in 1332 the canton of Luzern joined. The canton of Zurich followed in 1351. The Swiss defeated the Hapsburgs again at Sempach in 1386 and Nafels in 1388. Because Switzerland lacked natural resources that other countries were rich in, the country decided to borrow its formidable soldiers to those, who could pay. This resulted in Pope Julius II forming the Swiss Guard, which serves as Pope’s bodyguards to this day. However, after a few painful defeats at the hands of the French, the Swiss adopted they famous policy of total neutrality. In the 16th century like the rest of Europe Switzerland was rocked by the Reformation. Soon urban parts of Switzerland embraced Protestantism under the lead of Ulrich Zwingli and Jean Calvin, although rural areas remained Catholic. For the next few centuries Switzerland flourished culturally and financially, remaining largely undisturbed by other countries of Europe, except for France. In the late 19th century Switzerland became known for its chemical industry and its precision engineering. Although the country officially remained neutral during World War I, some of its troops supported both sides of the conflict. Swiss neutrality was questioned by many after World War II, as its banks were known to accepted gold looted by the Nazis and Swiss industry actually helped to supply the German war machine.
Culture
Switzerland is composed of a number of cantons, each of which has its different traditions, customs and sometimes even language! The country has three major languages, which reflect its cultural diversity: French, German and Romansh, although in some cantons Italian is also spoken. Zürich and Geneva have each been ranked among the top cities in the world in terms of quality of life, thanks to their modernized layout and clean environment. Swiss mountains are considered to be an excellent spot for skiing, hiking and mountain biking and are eagerly visited during all seasons. Despite modern Swiss lifestyle, traditional farmer and herder culture also predominates in many areas of the country. Folk art is kept alive and is expressed throughout music, dance, poetry, wood carving and embroidery.
Switzerland is a fascinating country, which set example for other countries of Europe to follow. Swiss precision and quality are idea that are very close to the heart of Doris Leslie Blau. If you look for best quality antique and contemporary carpets, we encourage you to visit Doris Leslie Blau’s webpage and experience the most luxurious shopping. 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! Our staff is always happy to lend their expertise and knowledge, so if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!