Contemporary Hand-Knotted Solid Soft White Handmade Silk Runner “Liminal” N12785 3'8" × 14'3" $2,800

Liminal is a contemporary runner defined by a soft white field and an almost imperceptible strié of vertical lines, creating a quietly architectural surface with gentle movement. Rather than a bold motif, the design relies on tonal variation and refined restraint, with faint beige borders that frame the composition like a threshold.

Hand-knotted in silk and wool, the rug pairs a luminous hand with a softly tactile finish. Silk introduces a subtle sheen across the ivory ground, while wool lends body and a more matte counterpoint, allowing the linear pattern to read as texture as much as design. The result is clean, serene, and polished without feeling severe.

The name Liminal reflects the rug’s sense of transition: the subtle borders and linear striations suggest a calm passage between spaces. As a modern rug, it is especially well suited to long corridors, gallery-like entries, and transitional interiors where a runner should soften hard finishes and remain visually composed.

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.

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