“Gesso” Contemporary Abstract Soft Beige Handmade Silk Rug N12365 11'8" × 14'6" $30,000

Gesso interprets a classic carpet structure through a washed, abstract surface, letting a soft beige field carry clouds of dusty rose, lavender, and pale blue. The open composition has no border, medallion, or repeating motif, so the pattern reads as a restrained painterly wash instead of a formal design. Its surface feels like a softly erased study, full of quiet movement.

Hand-knotted in silk and wool, the rug’s high-low construction gives the design a gently striated hand, with silk highlights catching light across the distressed surface. The low-contrast composition also makes it an elegant foundation for clean-lined seating, layered wood tones, and interiors that need texture without visual weight.

The name Gesso suits the piece: it recalls the layered undercoat used by painters, and here it echoes the rug’s softly primed, artful appearance. Refined yet understated, it works beautifully in contemporary, transitional, or minimalist interiors, grounding furniture while adding subtle depth and warmth, and keeping the room serene and coherent.

Part of the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, this rug reflects a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and refined modern living. DLB offers an extensive selection of contemporary, vintage, and antique rugs suited to a wide range of interiors and design sensibilities.

Available for custom production in any size and color palette.