Contemporary Damask Cream Beige Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug “Evanescence” N12254 3'8" × 3'10" $3,000

Softly faded damask and botanical scrolls drift across this hand-knotted wool and silk rug, creating an atmosphere of quiet antiquity. In muted beige, taupe, and pale gray, the allover pattern is intentionally softened, so the design reads more like a memory than a strict repeat.

Oversized medallion-like forms and foliate arabesques emerge from the surface with painterly restraint, while a low, dense pile gives the piece a refined, tactile hand. Silk threads introduce a restrained sheen, lifting the neutral ground and revealing faint blush and sage undertones as the light changes.

Named Evanescence for the way its ghostly medallion appears and recedes across the field, the rug balances traditional ornament with a distinctly contemporary, distressed sensibility. Its square format and low-contrast palette make it especially suited to modern interiors that need pattern, warmth, and texture without visual weight.

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.

A bespoke interpretation of this design is available upon request.