In many ways design is the ultimate quality in which the appeal of a rug may
reside. In interesting or unusual design, one that makes effective use of
line and color, or perhaps one that that is unusually detailed and intricate
may have the appeal that attracts the interest and passion of the viewer.
But these are all subjective qualities that will appeal to some viewers and
not to others. Fortunately, rugs have been produced in every type of design
imaginable, so the the right rug for everyone is just waiting to be found if
one is willing to look. But it may be of interest to see the ways in which
rug designs have been developed and passed on.
