Moroccan carpets and Moroccan area rugs are widely known to feature creatively brash but masterful design schemes. This vintage rug features artistically style condensed and irregularly shaped checkered block shapes. Moroccan carpet patterns like this are not beholden to the usual tapestry arrangement grid of field, medallion, corner brackets, and borders. The irregular checkered block patterns displayed here sport a homely and embroidered-looking visual countenance. The top and middle portions of the rug feature alternating layers of irregular checkered blocks in colors of tan, yellow, lavender, green, light green, blue, and orange. In the bottom third portion of the antique rug, the irregular-shaped checkered blocks transition into much thinner bands. The bottom border of this vintage carpet features a decoration of fabric fringes. The color contrast of alternating layers and checkered blocks is visually striking. From versatile flatweaves to shaggy hand-knotted area rugs or runners, Moroccan rugs are both decorative and functional. They are valued for their technical qualities, expert use of fibers, great tensile strength, and abrasion resistance. Without a doubt, the original tribal Moroccan rugs from the Doris Leslie Blau collection bring character and a touch of worldliness to an interior.

Doris Leslie Blau's love for antique rugs is undeniable, but still, we turn our eyes to the future, thanks to the stunning contemporary rugs. Inspired by the newest trends in interior design and fashion, contemporary rugs are one of the most diverse types of carpets and fit into any kind of household or venue. If you don't believe us, see for yourself! The elegance offered by contemporary rugs cannot be found anywhere else and contemporary Aubusson rugs are true gems of interior decor. Designed by Nader Bolour, this stunning Aubusson carpet immediately draws the eye with its rich yet tasteful pattern. The checkered background of the composition helps to bring out the beauty of the lattice-like design at the top. The color palette of the rug consists of perfectly balanced earthy shades of ruddy brown, black and green, contrasted with creamy white. Made of the highest quality materials, this rug is bound to serve you faithfully for years to come. If you are searching for a perfect modern carpet, take a look at our website and indulge in a luxurious shopping experience offered by Doris Leslie Blau Gallery. Our exquisite collection of antique carpets and contemporary rugs can charm even the most demanding connoisseurs. Doris Leslie Blau carries an exceptional collection of original modern rugs in many styles and materials. Contemporary hand-made rugs are a bridge throughout history, they are the fruit of the constant evolution of the weaving craft that has accompanied men since the dawn of civilization.

Some oriental carpets and Moroccan rugs for sale are just as discernable and individualistic as fingerprints. The differences in weaving techniques or artistic style visuals may almost be imperceptible, but they are there. This Moroccan runner antique rug is of typical style design in that there are no centralized medallion patterns or motifs. Also missing is a typical field, quadrant corner brackets, a guarded border, or an illustrative main border. This vintage area rug has an open field of irregular bands and layers of checkered design block shapes. The color scheme of the block shapes is moodier. Brown, blue, tan, and light green blocks are highlighted by the inclusion of stark red block squares. The top layer of this runner rug has a tree-bark brown colored border. The bottom of the rug features sparsely spaced and colorful fringes.

The pile used in Yalameh rugs is very fine, particularly in comparison to other tribal designs, using soft wool based on a Wool foundation. The pattern is distinctive with large repeated diamonds in a straight line down the carpet, often with geometrical animal or human prints scattered across the field. Dark red or light brown on a blue or orange background is most common for Yalameh, similar to Shiraz rugs, the rugs compliment modern or minimalist furniture beautifully, giving the living space an aura of luxurious style and warm.

Handwoven in wool and originating from Turkey circa 1890-1900, this 13x13 antique Kilim and square rug is an extremely rare and collectible Oushak rug, among the most exciting and unusual finds in Rug & Kilim’s many curations of the celebrated provenance.On the Design: Admirers of the craft will appreciate what an extraordinary discovery this play of open field and medallion style is in the Oushak family, let alone in a flatweave of its large, versatile square size and bold, yet minimal colorway palette in particular. This kilim enjoys an engaging array of purple, blue, and chartreuse green hues throughout its geometric borders, spandrels, and large-scale central medallion of outstanding presence and regal detail. Keen eyes will further admire the sharp execution of both the pattern and this slit weave Kilim style, full of bold, beautifully saturated colors and a clear intricacy that likely connotes a special workshop in its origins. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind design in antique Oushak rugs and flatweaves of any provenance—an exemplar of the open field design as much as a rare find for its many beauties that distinguish it from so many others in its period. Condition This antique Oushak kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

In the Iranian Province of Fars, small villages around the city of Shiraz constantly carpet-weave. Carpets from Shiraz resemble the common grandeur of all Persian rugs; however, because of the diverse nature of Shiraz due to events such as migration, rugs from Shiraz are occasionally similar to those from Qashqai, Khamseh, Basseri, Afshar, Abadeh and Luri. Regardless, Shiraz carpets still retain a sense of originality and distinctiveness since nearly all of them are handmade as opposed to being made commercially in factories. They are large, often coarse, use a fixed loom, possess symmetrical knots.