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Vintage One-of-a-Kind Rectangle 5'9" X 11' Area Rug

$19,838
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This circa-1930 vintage rug features a striking all-over design of a latticed field with simple geometric abstractions at the center of the diamond shapes. A muted patina of green, red and beige predominates the modernist look of the vintage early 20th-century carpet. Moroccan-style area rugs have typically been woven by tribal peoples for their utility rather than for decoration. These vintage carpets experienced a growth in popularity in the west when mid-century modern designers such as Le Corbusier paired the thick piled Berber antique rugs for sale with their minimalist furniture. Many of these Berber carpets are woven by the Beni ourain peoples from the Rif mountains near the city of Taza in northern morocco. Colors vary from neutral shades to bright, stand-out hues, with designs ranging from geometric simplicity to free-flowing abstraction. The primitivist feel of many Moroccan carpets makes them attractive to modernist collectors. 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.

  • Material: Wool
  • Pile Height: 0.5''
  • Rug Age: 1930s
  • Remarks / Condition: Excellent
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Doris Leslie Blau

One-of-a-Kind Runner 5'6" X 12'10" Area Rug

$8,867
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Moroccan rugs have become globally famous in the mid-20th century when Modernists fell in love with their imaginativeness, simplicity, and honesty. The outstanding example of Moroccan craft before your eyes fully showcases the effortless charm of these tribal creations as well as their timelessness – the vintage rug looks equally, if not more, fashionable as it did at the moment of its making. The entire field of the vintage Moroccan rug is covered in a pattern formed of the most iconic tribal motifs known as Goz. In the orient, the shape of a diamond is considered a powerful protective symbol, warding off the Evil Eye. Here, this important message is served in a very playful and whimsical edition, as befits Moroccan artistry. The irregular diamonds are presented on a striped field. However, the most striking aspect of this traditional design is the color palette – the combination of dusty orange with purple and beige is joyful and invigorating, just ideal in the year of Maximalism! The cherry on top is the refined workmanship that the vintage rug may freely boast about. The piece was carefully hand-woven of the finest wool according to centuries-old techniques which ensured its durability and high quality. If properly maintained, the Moroccan rug will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear. 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.

  • Material: Wool
  • Pile Height: 0.5''
  • Rug Age: 1940s
  • Remarks / Condition: Excellent
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Doris Leslie Blau

Modern One-of-a-Kind Rectangle 4' X 6'4" Hand Knotted Area Rug

$6,453
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Although presently made, this new rug embodies the greatest features of the centuries-old Moroccan weaving craft. It is modeled on Beni Ourains – iconic shaggy beauties originally woven by nomadic tribes wandering the area of the Rif Mountains near Taza, distinguished by a very characteristic design. The most typical Beni Ourain rug has ivory or whitish background and black or brown lines that create a diamond-shaped grid pattern; a diamond in the Oriental rug language is a protective motif guarding against the Evil Eye. The new carpet before your eyes fits into the most classic canon of Beni Ourains. Its off-white field bears a traditional diamond pattern. It is worth mentioning that the ‘imperfections’ of the design are intentional – they are connected to tribal beliefs that nothing in the earthly life can be perfect and aim at expressing humility towards the force majeure. The contemporary rug was made in complete accordance with traditional craft. Its cushy pile was carefully hand-knotted of top-notch wool by a skilled artisan. Due to such execution, the rug is durable, resilient, and unique. Under the condition of proper maintenance, it will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear, bringing in its warmth and a pinch of Oriental magic. Moroccan rugs, in their variety of textures, colors, and designs have stood the test of time. They are a classic staple in both classic and modern interiors. Our modern Moroccan rugs are handmade by artisans in small, specialized workshops, following the centuries-old tradition. They are handmade of natural undyed wool or of wool colored with natural dyes. Their designs are either of vintage tribal inspiration or traditional with an original twist, designs exclusive to Doris Leslie Blau.

  • Material: Wool
  • Pile Height: 0.5''
  • Rug Age: New Age
  • Remarks / Condition: New
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