Modern Dhurrie Rug N12337 12'2" × 13'9" $17,000

Dhurrie rugs are unique and culturally important flat-woven textiles that in India serve a variety of purposes depending on their size, pattern and material. Although the concept of a dhurrie is slightly different from that of a rug, modern rugs of the dhurrie type are most frequently regarded and used as floor coverings.

This modern Indian Dhurrie rug made in accordance with the centuries-old tradition is carefully hand-woven of the finest material by a skilled artisan in order to imbue it with all the features reserved to dhurries. It displays an all-over brown lattice of egg-shell geometric pattern on a beige field. If properly cared for, this Indian dhurrie will flawlessly serve its owners many years bringing in its exotic charm.

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.