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 Traditional-Inspired Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional-Inspired Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 8'0" × 9'10" (243 × 299 cm) This stunning contemporary rug takes its cues from timeless traditio...
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'3" × 12'10" (281 × 391 cm) Color: Beige, Blue Construction: Knotted Material: Wool Style: Oriental Showcasing a fusion of trad...
Wool
Modern Terra Rug in Natural Wool by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Terra Rug in Natural wool by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'0" × 12'0" (274 × 365 cm) This contemporary custom rug is remarkable for many reasons. One on them is the abrash effect, beautifully visible on the entire field of the carpet. It may be mistaken for a flaw, however in fact it makes a piece even more valuable and desired by modern pattern carpet enthusiasts, being a marker of natural quality. Another aspect is the hand knotted pile, made of the finest wool. Finally, there is a design, dense and repetitive yet simple geometric pattern, which will never go out of fashion. The color palette is maintained in earthy tones of light browns and beiges. This exceptional grey geometric rug...
Wool
Modern Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 20'0" × 30'0" (609 × 914 cm) This exquisite modern Samarkand rug pays homage to the rich textile traditions of Central Asia while embr...
Wool
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug Featuring a Woodgrain-Inspired Design by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 15'3" × 24'4" (464 × 741 cm) Bold yet refined, this contemporary hand-k...
Wool, Silk
Contemporary Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Samarkand Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 9'3" × 12'10" (281 × 391 cm) Color: Beige, Blue Construction: Knotted Material: Wool Style: Oriental Showcasing a fusion of trad...
Wool
Tribal Motif Designed Wool Rug 10'6''x14'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This stunning hand-knotted wool rug showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of skilled artisans, blending traditional tribal motifs with modern sophistication. The soft gray base is ...
Wool
Dash & Albert Masinissa Natural Hand Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
The Moroccan-inspired Masinissa Hand-Knotted Wool Rug is soft and dense with a subtle geometric pattern. This plush rug provides maximum comfort and takes center stage in living room...
Wool
Intricate Geometric Pattern with a High-Low Texture Wool Rug 9'4''x11'11''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug showcases a sophisticated geometric pattern, meticulously crafted by skilled artisans. Its textured high-low weave creates a captivating interplay of light...
Wool
Vintage Mid-Century Art Deco Zeki Muren Style Wool Rug 6'1''x8'10''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This hand-knotted wool rug features a striking tribal grid design, repeating in rhythmic symmetry across the field. Each compartment is adorned with geometric motifs, inspired by Ana...
Wool
Granada Transitional Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – 9'6" x 12'4"
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Bold, elegant, and richly decorative, the New Granada rug introduces timeless ornamental artistry through a refined transitional interpretation. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from prem...
Wool
Modern Organic Patterned Wool Rug 9'x12'4''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
This exquisite hand-knotted wool rug, crafted in Pakistan, features a sophisticated leaf-inspired design that combines modern artistry with traditional craftsmanship. Measuring appro...
Wool
