Modern Striped Light Blue Hand-Knotted Wool Runner “Kymata” (Size adjusted) N13067 2'0" × 16'0" $4,000

Kymata turns the striped runner into a fluid study of movement, with bands of light blue, soft gray, and navy drifting across a white field. The composition feels airy yet directional, creating a calm visual cadence for hallways and other long architectural spaces without relying on a border or central medallion.

Its name, drawn from the Greek word for waves, is an apt reflection of the design: the horizontal striping undulates in a rhythm that suggests water in motion. Hand-knotted in wool, the rug has a clean, tactile surface and a low, dense pile, while subtle abrash-like shifts keep the pattern from feeling rigid or mechanical.

Because the palette remains cool and restrained, this modern striped runner layers easily with pale woods, stone, lacquered finishes, and softly textured upholstery. It brings pattern, structure, and gentle movement to contemporary interiors, making it especially well suited to gallery-like corridors, entryways, and open-plan rooms that call for understated definition.

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.

This design is available as a bespoke rug in custom sizes and colors.