Contemporary Abstract Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet “Shag” N12505 4'1" × 6'3" $1,800

Layered charcoal and steel-gray tones give this hand-knotted wool shag its moody, abstract presence. Rather than relying on a border or medallion, the composition unfolds as an open field of irregular tonal masses, with soft slate-blue and silvered highlights surfacing through the darker pile. The result is painterly and quiet, yet full of movement.

The high, dense shag construction creates a remarkably tactile hand, with wool fibers that rise and fall to form a softly sculpted surface. Light catches the pile at different angles, shifting the rug from inky dark gray to mistier blue-gray in a way that feels natural and understated. This is a contemporary wool carpet designed around texture as much as pattern.

As a modern abstract rug, it works beautifully as a grounding layer in interiors that need depth without visual noise. Its low-contrast palette and organic geometry suit living rooms, bedrooms, and lounge settings, where a hand-knotted rug can bring warmth, softness, and subtle architectural character.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this contemporary rug showcases the fusion of heritage techniques and modern aesthetics that defines the gallery's celebrated design philosophy. With a broad spectrum of styles and price points, DLB makes fine carpet art attainable for both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.

A bespoke interpretation of this design is available upon request.