Doris Leslie Blau - MEMORIES

Architectural Digest, May 1975

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N11766 Indefinite 15’1” × 25’7”

As memories fade, one is often left with just the visual sensation and excitement. “The jungle is our harmonious home.�

N11762 Efflorescence 10’ × 12’

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N11729 Daliesque 8’7” × 10’2”

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N11729 Daliesque 8’7” × 10’2”

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The origin of Alexander McQueen’s iconic silk skullprint scarf.

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Alcaraz Carpet. Late 19th century. 6’5” × 11’3”

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BB2665 Persian Kirman 14’10” × 22’3”

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BB2665 Persian Kirman 14’10” × 22’3”

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Prevalent in fine rugs from Tabriz.

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BB6599 Tabriz 11’ × 17’

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N11784 Mother and Child 10’3” × 14’2”

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N11784 Mother and Child 10’3” × 14’2”

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The Khorassan Razavi Tombs (Meshad)

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BB6588 Antique Persian Khorassan 15’10” × 24’9”

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BB6583 French Art Deco. Circa: 1920. 9’2” × 11’10”

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BB6583 French Art Deco. Circa: 1920. 9’2” × 11’10”

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Designed by Brett Beldock , inspired by the Amazon Jungle

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N10714 Rain 12’6” × 15’6”

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N11693 Dreamy 12’ × 18’

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N11693 Dreamy 12’ × 18’

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motif inspired by a Persian antique hat

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N11619 Kula 9’8” × 16’

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BB6497 Late 17 th Century Persian Isfahan 10’7” × 15’

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BB6497 Late 17 th Century Persian Isfahan 10’7” × 15’

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In 1909 the process was known as „tied-dyed� for a set of ancient resist-dyeing techniques

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N10848 Mandala 10’9” × 16’7”

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BB4185 19th Century Crab Carpet 14’4” × 19’2”

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BB4185 19th Century Crab Carpet 14’4” × 19’2”

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Sultan’s embroidered slippers from the ottoman empire

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BB6522 Turkish Sivas 3’8” × 5’7”

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BB5055 French Deco 10’8” × 14’

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BB5055 French Deco 10’8” × 14’

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Most cities in Morocco had unique style or design characteristics that distinguished their carpets. significantly inspired by the people’s lifestyle.

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BB6218 Moroccan. Circa: 1960. 5’ × 11’4”

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N11373 Snakey 10’2” × 13’10”

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N11373 Snakey 10’2” × 13’10”

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Over a 1,000 oversized rugs in stock.

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BB4190 Indian Rug. Circa: 1900. 13’4” × 22’9”

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N11663 Endless 12’ × 16’

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N11663 Endless 12’ × 16’

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The first weavings of Tabriz Rugs were made in the city of Tabriz before 1880-1920. Rug making was influenced by following the European aesthetics and color sensibility at it’s height.

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BB6862 Persian Tabriz 11’2” × 17’8”

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N11659 Surfaces 13’ × 17’

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N11659 Surfaces 13’ × 17’

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What is it about bees and hexagons?

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N11026 Hive designed by Kim Alexandriuk 10’8” × 14’8”

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BB3675 Antique Amritsar. Circa: 1880. 11’5” × 16’10”

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BB3675 Antique Amritsar. Circa: 1880. 11’5” × 16’10”

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The rug idea stemmed from our interest in the Art Deco period, mostly inspired by the work of American designer Marion Dorn.

The triangle motif was something Dorn explored in different ways throughout her career, so we started by developing a field of triangles. To make a twist on the design we decided to have the triangles themselves be expressed as a fuller pile, with the remaining field of the rug being flat, this pile difference can also be found in other examples of art deco rugs. This created an interesting texture and perhaps a less obvious way of reinterpreting Dorn’s ‘triangles’.

Andre Mellone

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N11742 Dorn’s Triangles 11’0” × 19’3”

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BB6858 Finish Pile Rug by Greta Skogster. Circa: 1940. 8’0” × 11’8”

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BB6858 Finish Pile Rug by Greta Skogster. Circa: 1940. 8’0” × 11’8”

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Hand woven, pure hand spun yarn and hand dyeing techniques is why the rug has unique shapes and rich texture variation. “Stripes for ever�

N11786 Blue & White 10’1” × 15’

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Thou wast that all to me, love, For which my soul did pine— A green isle in the sea, love, A fountain and a shrine, All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers, And all the flowers were mine. *Painting of the Enchanted Garden, 1924 by S. Shelton, Poe Museum Collection

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N11681 Sprig 14’1” × 18’4”

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Thou wast that all to me, love, For which my soul did pine— A green isle in the sea, love, A fountain and a shrine, All wreathed with fairy fruits and flowers, And all the flowers were mine. *Painting of the Enchanted Garden, 1924 by S. Shelton, Poe Museum Collection

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N11681 Sprig 14’1” × 18’4”

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Antique Chinese Rank badge from Quig (1644-1912) Dynasty on show at the Palais (MusĂŠe Guimet, Paris)

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BB6837 Chinese Dragon. Circa: 1920. 16’3” × 16’6”

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BB6850 Indian. Circa: 1920. 14’ × 22’3”

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BB6850 Indian. Circa: 1920. 14’ × 22’3”

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“Village Party” Hand knotted pile rug woven in West Anatolia, Turkey. New production made with yarn obtained from pre 1960’s flat weaves of Anatolia.

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N19999 Village 8’ × 10’

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N11010 The Bauhaus 8’ × 12’

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N11010 The Bauhaus 8’ × 12’

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Moved by the screen saver

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N11769 “Motion” 12’2” × 15’6”

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BB6584 Arts & Crafts Voysey Rug 9’10” × 14’3”

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BB6584 Arts & Crafts Voysey Rug 9’10” × 14’3”

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The accolades started with Doris Leslie Blau in 1965. Â There is a continued tradition of beauty, of value, of respect and above all, of consideration for those whose trust has been placed in Doris Leslie Blau over all these years. Â Continuing today with Nader Bolour at the helm.

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As seen in

Architectural Digest, 1973

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As seen in

Architectural Digest, 1973

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As seen in

Architectural Digest, 1978

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As seen in

Architectural Digest, 1994

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Architectural Digest, 1997

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As seen in

Architectural Digest, 1999

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Architectural Digest, 2000

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New York Times, 2008

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Cover of Architectural Digest, January 2015, by Michael Smith

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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams...

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