Contemporary Hand-Knotted Striped Cream Handmade Goat Hair Carpet “Gneiss” N11452 5'4" × 7'7" $5,000

Gneiss turns the classic stripe into a tactile landscape, laying broad horizontal bands of stone gray, cream, taupe, and deep chocolate across a shaggy, hand-knotted goat hair surface. The composition is entirely allover, with no border or central medallion, so the rhythm comes from contrast, softness, and irregularly breathing edges.

The pile varies gently from band to band, creating a relaxed, almost weathered effect that keeps the geometry from feeling rigid. Cream and gray passages sit between darker brown stripes, introducing a natural, stone-like depth that works especially well in interiors that need pattern, warmth, and quiet movement rather than ornament. Goat hair lends a subtly lustrous hand and dependable durability, while the tactile surface also suits layered living rooms, studies, and bedrooms where comfort matters as much as composition.

Named for the elegant banding of metamorphic stone, Gneiss echoes that geological layering in textile form. From the Taurus Collection, it is a contemporary striped rug that grounds modern seating groups and softens architectural lines with a calm, tactile presence that feels considered, refined, and easy to live with, and its soft, graphic presence pairs easily with contemporary furnishings.

A distinctive addition to Doris Leslie Blau's grand collection, this modern rug embodies the gallery's commitment to originality and artisanal excellence. Established in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau has spent six decades connecting discerning clients with extraordinary rugs, from accessible contemporary designs to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.

Available for custom production in any size and color palette.