Doris Leslie Blau Collection High-Quality Terra Beige, Brown Rug in Natural Wool N11294 11'10" × 17'7" $24,000

Hand-knotted un-dyed wool Tibetan area rug with all-over geometric design.

This contemporary modern carpet is hand knotted in wool and is an interesting presentation of the abstract and modern, with its all-over design of small, alternating horizontal and vertical geometric shapes in coal gray against a field of light gray. The design is almost an optical illusion, and is intriguing as such, compelling the viewer into visualizing crosses or intersecting stitched shapes at certain times, and simple linear patterns at others.

The stark simplicity of the contemporary carpet is modern and minimalist, and evocative of Art Deco textiles of the past century. The fact that the geometric carpet tiles is hand knotted in wool makes it unique among mass-produced contemporary textiles, both in quality and longevity. Abstraction and linearity dominate the feel of this contemporary carpet while maintaining the intrigue with its play of color shades.