Doris Leslie Blau is a renowned New York–based rug gallery and creator of one-of-a-kind carpets, celebrated for over six decades of excellence in antique, vintage, and custom design. Founded in 1965 by Doris Blau and now led by Nader Bolour, the gallery has long been a trusted destination for interior designers, collectors, and design professionals seeking rare and distinctive pieces. While continuing its legacy of sourcing exceptional 19th- and 20th-century rugs from around the world, Doris Leslie Blau is equally recognized for creating unique contemporary and bespoke rugs that reinterpret tradition through innovative use of texture, color, and scale.
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the gallery has served as a valued advisor to the design community for more than 60 years, working closely with many of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 Designers as well as leading emerging talents worldwide. Doris Leslie Blau bridges the worlds of art, design, and architecture by positioning rugs as central elements within interior spaces, combining curatorial expertise with the highest standards of service.
The gallery’s collection spans an extraordinary range of antique carpets, including finely woven Persian rugs, oversized Turkish pieces, Indian and European weavings, and rare examples from Russia, Spain, France, Morocco, China, Scandinavia, and the United States. Alongside these historical works, Doris Leslie Blau produces distinctive one-of-a-kind contemporary rugs, ensuring that each piece—whether antique or newly created—offers character, craftsmanship, and timeless presence.
Modern Solid Light Gray Handmade Silk Rug "Line Grip" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Silk Line Grip Rug is a serene study in subtle luxury and refined texture. Hand-knotted with an opulent silk pile, the rug presents a delicate, almost cloud-like surface i...
Silk
Contemporary Gray Silk Rug
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Gray Hand-Knotted Silk Rug Size: 10'0" × 11'0" (304 × 335 cm) Age: New Color: Gray Construction: Hand Woven, Knotted Pattern: Solid Style: Contemporary Showcasing a fusi...
Silk
Modern Flatweave Solid Light Gray Handmade Rug "Bruma" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This Modern Kilim Rug embodies simplicity, texture, and timeless versatility. Measuring 8' x 7', it is meticulously handwoven from the finest wool, resulting in a flat-weave that is ...
Wool
Modern Flatweave Solid Light Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This modern flat weave rug is a refined study in texture and simplicity, handwoven in India from soft, durable wool. Its understated beige palette provides a warm, organic foundation...
Wool
Contemporary Silver Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary silver handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'6" × 13'2" (228 × 401 cm) What makes contemporary rugs so fascinating is their great diversity. We are used to seeing most original and innovatory patterns, so a modern area rug devoid of them might seem plain or outright boring. However, this area rug is more than meets the eye. Just like with many other masterpieces, a quick glance won’t reveal all of its charm. Hand knotted from a high quality mix of wool and silk, the solid color rug...
Wool
"Caelum" Contemporary Solid Light Gray Silk Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This modern silk carpet embodies understated elegance with its sleek, monochromatic palette and luxurious texture. Handwoven from pure silk, the carpet presents a shimmering field of...
Silk
Traditional Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 8' 9" x 12' 4"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kazak rugs have been sought after for generations, their unique design aesthetic a captivating combination of tribal history and geographic influence. Intricately hand-knotted from w...
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 3" x 12' 2"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. The opulent...
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Abstract Wool, Silk Hand Knotted Gray Area Rug 9' 0" x 11' 10"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. The opulent...
Wool, Silk
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Textural Rug in Light Gray and Blue Tones & Striae
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This hand-knotted wool 11x19 rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s Textural Collection and represents a series of contemporary rugs by one of the most talented Persian ateliers...
Wool
Contemporary Modern Hand Knotted Abstract Silk Gray Area Rug 9' 2" x 12' 0"
Located in Norwalk, CT
Fresh, spirited, and above all, luxurious, the rugs of the Modern collection can invigorate a traditional room as gracefully as they can ground a more contemporary space. The opulent...
Silk
Dove Gray Brianne Rug
By Sitap Carpet Couture
Located in Milan, IT
In a soft neutral tone, the Dove Gray Brianne Rug catches the eye with its subtle juxtaposition of a matte-effect frame and shiny center. Handloomed in Himal...
Textile, Wool
