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.
Contemporary Grey and Beige Samarkand Style Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary grey and beige samarkand rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 13'0" x 18'10" (396 x 574 cm). Samarkand rugs have an unusual warmth to them that manages even the most barren l...
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One-of-a-kind Oushak Beige and Brown Handmade Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind oushak beige and brown handmade wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 11'7" × 15'3" (353 × 464 cm) This gorgeous contemporary rug is a dream come true of any art lover. I...
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Modern Traditional Inspired Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern traditional inspired rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'8" × 14'0" (325 × 426 cm). Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced by Doris Leslie Bl...
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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...
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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...
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Modern Traditional Inspired Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Traditional Inspired wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 12'9" × 18'5" (388 × 561 cm) This contemporary rug was modeled on the fabulous carpets from Tabriz. Being probably the...
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Turkish Oushak Wool 16x23 Brown, Charcoal, & Ivory Handmade Oversized Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Actual size: 15'6"x23' Thickness: 1/8" -1/4" Colors: Brown, Charcoal, Yellow, Ivory Content: Wool
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Modern Oushak Light Colored Rug in Taupe by Keivan Woven Arts
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This marvelous Oushak features an all-over design flanked by a repeating pattern in the border. The entirety of the piece is rendered in grey, taupe, and lavender, light purple, sand...
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21st Century Turkish Oushak Wool 9x13 Gray, Ivory & Brown Handmade Wool Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Actual size: 8' 7" X 13' 0" Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Gray, Ivory, Rust, Taupe, Brown Content: Wool
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Modern Oushak Rug with Warm Taupe Base and Ivory Accents 5'1 x 7'7
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'1 x 7'7 Modern Oushak Rug with Warm Taupe Base and Ivory Accents 5'1 x 7'7. Keivan Woven Arts. rug /AWR-61 / Early 21st Century, Turkish Oushak. This modern Oushak rug c...
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21st Century Turkish Oushak Wool 9X14 Gold, Ivory & Gray Handmade Area Rug
By Ashly Fine Rugs 1
Located in Houston, TX
Condition: New Origin: Turkey Design: Oushak Actual size: 9' 1" X 13' 8" Thickness: 1/8" - 1/4" Colors: Gold, Ivory, Gray, Yellow, Blue, Taupe Content: Wool
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Vintage Earth Tone Oushak Rug in Sand Color Background With All-Over Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Earth Tone Oushak Rug in Sand and Taupe background with All-Over Design, Tu-Vey-4610, kwarugs. This Turkish Oushak rug features a sand-colore...
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