Doris Leslie Blau Collection Bauer Geometric Beige, Black Handmade Wool Rug I

This contemporary rug, with its seemingly simple but in fact highly sophisticated design, constitutes the perfect merger of tradition and modernity. It features various textures, from braids to knots, that form subtle geometric patterns on the field inspired with European folkloric aesthetics, rendered in fashionable off-white against the dark backing. Carefully made by hand of the finest wool, the carpet is distinguished by upmost durability. If properly cared for, it will withstand years of usage without any signs of wear, bringing in a touch of warmth, tradition and timeless elegance. Modern rugs are a broad and absolutely intriguing category which has been continuously developing since the first half of the 20th century, and today is one of the most celebrated, intriguing and desired group of floor coverings. Contemporary rugs stem from the work of renowned artists and painters such as Picasso, Miro, Mondrian, Pollock, as well as textile designers like Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom, Barbro Nilsson, Judith Johansson, William Morris, Sigvard Bernadotte or Josef Frank, who changed the face of not only carpet industry but also the art world in general. 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.