A pair of Samarkand (Khotan) carpets, each having a sand field with unusual flowering branches overall with black roundels containing quatrefoil ivory flowerheads within an unusual hooked floral vine border. The Doris Leslie Blau gallery has one of the largest inventories of antique vintage area rugs for sale in the Northeast. We are dedicated to finding and buying the rarest, finest quality antique Samarkand Khotan rugs and carpets available. We have been doing so for 50 years. Please visit our outstanding collection of oriental decorative rugs on the web or in one of our galleries. Whether you are seeking a vibrant area rug to be the focal point of your room, or a subtle allover rug to play a supporting role in a design scheme, we are confident that we can help you find the perfect antique carpet to meet your needs and desires.

Magnificent And Collectible Mid 19th Century Small Chinese Ningxia Rug, circa date: 1850. This gorgeous mid 19th century Chinese Ningxia rug is a truly glorious masterpiece. A cheerful happy yellow hue saturates the majority of its facade, and a beautiful surface layer is filled with varying shades of blue embellishments which add a delightfully decorative touch. Final additions of delicate white diamond outlines give this small Chinese Ningxia rug a crisp, polished and sophisticated look. This convergence of age, design and colours  is why the antique Ningxia carpets are some of the most Collectible rugs today.

A glimpse into the grandeur of a bygone era. The mesmerizing, symbol filled design and intricate workmanship of this antique Caucasian Shirvan rug are unparalleled. The antique tribal design Caucasian rug is a masterpiece, featuring meticulous detail and superb craftsmanship. With a variety of patterns, some of the best antique Caucasian rugs, such as this one, can really set the tone for any space. Antique Caucasian Shirvan rugs offer a dramatic, opulent statement that is sure to catch the eye.

Rug weaving in China goes back to the 2nd century AD and the Ming Emperors decorated rooms in the Forbidden City palaces with thick, coarse carpets in dramatic designs. Antique Chinese rugs woven in Ningxia go back to the 17th century. Rugs for the western market started to be produced towards the end of the 19th century. There are numerous production centers including Peking (Beijing), Ningxia, Tientsin (Tianjin), Bao Tou and various cities in Xinjiang Province. Colours: blues/copper brown/golds/white

What makes Bessarabian rugs so interesting is their highly decorative design. Such rug would not look out of place at the palace of Versailles, so no wonder that so many of them were owned by nobility and aristocracy. However, Bessarabian rugs are still products of a specific culture - Easter European to be exact. They reflect trends dominant at the time of their weaving, giving us an unique opportunity to take a trip back in time. This stunning Bessarabian rug is a dream come true of any art lover. Made of the best available materials, it immediately charms with its beautiful pattern and colour palette. Floral motif dominating on the surface depicts a beautiful composition of flowers and leaves. Colours included in this design are mostly deep shades of brown, yellow, green and black. Doris Leslie Blau's collection of both contemporary rugs and antique carpets contains only the best quality pieces, each of which was created with a great deal of attention and love. Our rugs were all handpicked in order to suit the tastes of our clientele and we are happy to know that our hard work is appreciated by the top interior designs magazines in the industry, such as Architectural Digest or Elle Decor.

A Gorgeous Antique Chinese Peking Cream And Blue Colour Area Rug, Origin / Rug Type: China, Rug date: 1900 - This beautiful antique Chinese rug features a lovely oversized flowing design that is set against a predominately ivory and cream colour field. Surrounding the cream coloured field, we first come a cross a magnificent simple dotted guard border. The next border that we see is adorned by the iconic running dog / Greek key design. The main border that comes next is dressed with beautiful version of the Wan design in a alternating shades of blue. The very last border stand is a simple solid navy blue colour with no design. These borders compliment each other in such a wonderfully artistic manner, The last solid strand provides that piece and perfect frame for this breathtaking rug from China.