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Doris Leslie Blau Indian Dhurrie Vintage Blue Flatweave Cotton Rug Greek Key

$40,000
£30,156.63
€35,103.18
CA$56,273.81
A$56,603.27
CHF 32,981.13
MX$689,627.92
NOK 379,304.75
SEK 389,090.63
DKK 262,372.72

About the Item

This impressive vintage Indian Dhurrie rug, woven circa 1950, showcases the refined simplicity and balanced geometry characteristic of mid-century Indian flat-weave textiles. Dhurries are traditional handwoven flat carpets made without pile, typically crafted from cotton or wool and valued for their durability, lightweight structure, and reversible design. These qualities have made them widely used across South Asia as both practical and decorative floor coverings. The composition is defined by a calm sky-blue field that creates a spacious and tranquil visual foundation. Surrounding the field is a striking Greek key-style border rendered in soft ivory, forming a rhythmic geometric frame around the rug's perimeter. This classical motif lends the piece a strong architectural quality, providing structure and symmetry while maintaining a sense of understated elegance. The beauty of the rug lies in its minimalist design, where the interplay of color and proportion replaces elaborate ornamentation. Subtle tonal variations within the blue field-natural results of handweaving-add gentle texture and depth, enhancing the rug's artisanal character. The wide border contrasts crisply with the open interior space, drawing the eye outward while emphasizing the clean geometry of the overall composition. With its generous scale of approximately 16'9" × 21'0", the rug is particularly suited for large interiors such as expansive living rooms, open-plan spaces, or grand bedrooms, where it can anchor furniture and unify the surrounding décor. Combining traditional craftsmanship with mid-century modern sensibility, this 1950s Indian Dhurrie rug offers timeless versatility. Its serene palette, graphic border, and minimalist composition make it an ideal choice for contemporary, coastal, or transitional interiors seeking both elegance and quiet visual harmony. Doris Leslie Blau offers a broad and varied pricing spectrum, accommodating collectors and designers across a range of budgets-from modest vintage finds to rare, museum-worthy masterpieces.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 201 in (510.54 cm)Length: 252 in (640.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Anglo-Indian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BB91261stDibs: LU822650593552

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