Doris Leslie Blau Collection Traditional European Inspired Bessarabian Rug N11385 10'0" × 13'8" $12,000

This well-composed Bessarabian inspired rug is the essence of the Easter-European decorative art. As all the works of this particular style, it is highly ornate yet the whole design is balanced and tasteful. The entire field is divided into diamonds, which interchangeably comprise of floral and foliage motifs. The background of rhombuses is alternately brown and sandy, which is a characteristic to Bessarabian all modern rugs color palette. The whole composition is trimmed with a double line going around all the borders. There are references to folk art but the general feel is that of luxury and elegance. Hand knotted of the best quality wool, this exceptional European inspired flat weave cotton rug is a real rarity.

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.