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.
Abstract Modern Slate Gray Gradient Flatweave Rug "Silverwave"
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This delicate and utterly elegant modern area rug is a merger between the ancient art of weaving and the modern aesthetic thought. Its vast field constitutes of two parts with corres...
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Contemporary Muted Silver, Blue Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary muted silver, blue flat-weave wool rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Size: 10'0" × 11'10" (304 × 360 cm). This delicate and utterly elegant modern area rug is a merger between t...
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Contemporary Heathered Gray Flat-weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary heathered gray flat-weave rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6.3" × 8.0" (190 × 243 cm) Within its gentle borders lies a proof that the ancient weaving craft and the modern ...
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Modern Flatweave Solid Light Gray Handmade Carpet "Bruma" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This Modern Kilim Carpet embodies simplicity, texture, and timeless versatility. Measuring 8' x 7', it is meticulously handwoven from the finest wool, resulting in a flat-weave that ...
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Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Solid Grey Tones by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Solid Grey Tones by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 7'0" × 22'0" (213 × 670 cm) With its serene elegance and minimalist sophistication, this contemporary hand...
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Contemporary Abstract Gray Flatweave Carpet "Diamond Fade" by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
This carpet offers a nuanced exploration of pattern and abstraction. Woven by hand in India using fine-quality wool, this contemporary flatweave combines age-old craftsmanship with a...
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Contemporary Kilim Wool Rug Flatweave with Abstract Gray Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful modern Kilim flat-weave wool rug in a gray color field with accents of beige in a gorgeous Abstract design. This rug measures 12' x 16'.
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Oversized Contemporary Abstract Rug In Gray, Charcoal and Steel Blue11'6 x 14'10
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oversized Contemporary Abstract Rug In Gray, Charcoal and Steel Blue. Measures 11'6 x 14'10 Country of Origin: India; Type: Modern, Abstract; Design: All-Over, Abstract, Modern; Kei...
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Modern Silk Rug by Keivan Woven Arts With Gray Blue, Steel Blue, Gray
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Keivan Woven Arts-This exquisitely hand woven Modern silk rug from India portrays a striped pattern, rendered in shades of blue gray, steel blue, gray, and charcoal, making it a fine...
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New Transitional Gray Rug with Minimalist Style, Contemporary Bauhaus Design
Located in Dallas, TX
30333 New Transitional Gray Area Rug with Minimalist Pattern, Contemporary Bauhaus Design 08'10 x 11'10. Striking in its style and delicate beauty, this transitional gray area rug features a subtle geometric pattern with contemporary minimalist style. The cool and casual light gray hues are stylish, yet sophisticated while adding texture and depth. Well-suited for a wide range of interiors: Contemporary, Bauhaus, Modern, Transitional, Traditional, Refined Industrial, French Country, Swedish Farmhouse, Cottage, Coastal, Neutral, Minimalist, Nautical, Plantation, Naturalist, Neoclassical, Palladian or Monochromatic homes. In a contemporary or modern setting, this transitional area rug is the perfect grounding tool for metallic high-gloss and chrome furniture making the space feel warm, comfortable and inviting. A great additional to nearly any bedroom, living room, dining room, front room, great room, state room, family room, studio, study, loft, lounge, or office. Perfect for transitional spaces, beach homes, lake houses, Oceanside cottages, and neutral nautical interiors. Rendered in variegated shades: gray, slate, charcoal, dove gray, oyster gray, light gray, stone gray, and sandy-beige with steel and espresso striations. Complementary Colors: Oyster Shell Gray, Harbor Gray, Coventry Gray, Stonington Gray, Moonshine Gray, Gray Owl, Gray Cashmere and whispers of Iron Mountain...
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Modern Savannah Hand-Knotted Indian Wool Area Rug 12x15 In Slate Blue and Grey
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the Modern Savannah Indian Wool Rug. Hand-knotted by skilled artisans, it features a sophisticated linear design in slate blues, soft greys, and earthy tan un...
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Rug & Kilim's Solid Modern Tone-on-Tone Plain Rug, Gray-Silver Two-Tone Silk
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A custom rug design now available from the Texture of Color Collection by Rug & Kilim—extremely modern, hand-knotted in natural silk. Exemplified in this 10x14 edition, our principal...
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