Doris Leslie Blau Collection Indigo and Brown Hand-Spun Wool and Silk Rug N11660 13'0" × 17'0" $54,000

This truly imposing contemporary area rug is something much more than a mere utilitarian object. It is a masterpiece of weaving art comparable with high-quality antique and vintage classic creations. Its soft and sheen pile was meticulously hand-knotted of the finest natural hand-spun wool and silk in accordance with old and refined weaving techniques by a skilled artisan.

Due to such thorough making this impressive modern rug will not only be a sheer pleasure to look at and touch but it will also show its incredible durability serving its owners for generations without any signs of blemish. The absolutely impeccable execution goes hand in hand with the mesmerizing design. The vast borderless field of the contemporary rug is covered in an allover abstract pattern relating to the works of the world’s greatest expressionist painters such as Jackson Pollock or Wassily Kandinsky.

Meandering off-white and dark slate gray veins against gray background are accompanied by enlivening touches of indigo and a mysterious dark patch which gives the entire composition a perceptible depth. This contemporary rug  will most definitely enrich any contemporary interior décor bringing in a breath of artistry.

Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in many styles and materials. Contemporary hand-made rugs are a bridge throughout history, they are the fruit of the constant evolution of the weaving craft that has accompanied men since the dawn of civilization.