Contemporary Striped Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Carpet “Silverridge” N11840 6'7" × 6'7" $2,800

Simplicity and sophistication at once – this contemporary area rug has it all. Rendered in mélange gray with subtle touches of brown, the patternless field is finished with a binding of white thread that adds a homely touch to the otherwise modern design. The contemporary carpet was carefully made by hand of the finest wool due to which it has a chance to withstand years of usage without the slightest signs of wear, under the condition of proper maintenance. It is the option for all seekers of effortless elegance executed in accordance with exquisite craftsmanship.

Modern rugs, also known as contemporary rugs originate from various early 20th-century weaving styles. The vintage Art Deco carpets of France, China or America are one of the paramount examples of early modernism in textile design. Art déco was characterized by classicization of geometry and the desire to synthesize the forms. Its main goal was the search for beauty as a function of the object and the clarity of the message in graphics or painting.

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.