Allover Design Rugs | Antique, Vintage and Modern Carpets | Nazmiyal

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Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 72711 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Detail of Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 72711 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Elegantly Understated Vintage Persian Tabriz Neutral Palette Rug 72711

8 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.51 m x 3.51 m)

Antique East Turkestan Red Khotan Rug 73927 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor of Antique Central Asian Red Khotan Rug 73927 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunning Red and Gold Antique East Turkestan Geometric Khotan Rug 73927

6 ft x 11 ft 6 in (1.83 m x 3.51 m)

Modern Central Asian Balkhi Cotton Rug 61224 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Modern Central Asian Balkhi Cotton Rug 61224 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Neutral Earth Tone Modern Cotton Rug 61224

9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.79 m x 3.51 m)

Modern Earthbound Lines Abstract Light Beige Rug 12285 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Earthbound Lines Abstract Light Beige Rug 12285

9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.95 m x 3.51 m)

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 73437 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Warmly Inviting Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 73437

10 ft x 11 ft 6 in (3.05 m x 3.51 m)

Brown Abstract Tribal Design Modern Flatweave Kilim Area Rug 11437 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Home Office Brown Abstract Tribal Design Modern Flatweave Kilim Area Rug 11437 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Brown Abstract Tribal Design Modern Flatweave Kilim Area Rug 11437

9 ft 1 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.77 m x 3.51 m)

Signed Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 71770 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Signed Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 71770 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Signed Antique Persian Serapi Area Rug 71770

9 ft 7 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.92 m x 3.51 m)

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 72187 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Details Of Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 72187 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Beautiful Antique Tribal Caucasian Kuba Hallway Runner Rug 72187

3 ft 6 in x 11 ft 6 in (1.07 m x 3.51 m)

Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Area Rug 72082 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Area Rug 72082 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Luxurious Fine Rustic Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Allover Design Area Rug 72082

9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.82 m x 3.51 m)

Vintage Beni Ourain Shaggy Moroccan Azilal Rug 48949 Nazmiyal

Full Vintage Shaggy Moroccan Azilal rug 48948 by Nazmiyal

Vintage Shaggy Moroccan Azilal Rug 48949

4 ft x 11 ft 6 in (1.22 m x 3.51 m)

Antique Chinese Rug 46710 Nazmiyal

Classic Room Size Antique Ivory and Blue Chinese Cloud Band Design Rug 46710

8 ft 10 in x 11 ft 6 in (2.69 m x 3.51 m)

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 74147 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 74147 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautifully Composed Antique Persian Sultanabad Floral Rug 74147

9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.79 m x 3.48 m)

Modern Central Asian Cotton Rug 61259 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Contemporary Neutral Earthy Minimalist Cotton Rug 61259

9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.9 m x 3.48 m)

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug 73573 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug 73573 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug Depicting Folk Life Vignettes in Panels 73573

2 ft 5 in x 11 ft 5 in (0.74 m x 3.48 m)

Rugs Tones Antique Persian Heriz Rug 73055 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rustic Allover Design Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Rug 73055

9 ft 4 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.84 m x 3.48 m)

Modern Primitive Brown and Cream Flat Woven Kilim 11434 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Modern Primitive Brown And Cream Flat Woven Kilim 11434 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Primitive Brown and Cream Flat Woven Kilim 11434

9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.82 m x 3.48 m)

Earth Tone Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60372 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Earth Tone Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60372 by Nazmiyal NYC

Earth Tone Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60372

7 ft 10 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.39 m x 3.48 m)

Vintage Flat Woven French Art Deco Kilim Carpet #49931 - Nazmiyal

Vintage Flat Woven French Art Deco Kilim Carpet #49931 - Nazmiyal

Vintage Black Red Yellow Green And Cream French Art Deco Kilim 49931

8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.49 m x 3.48 m)

Artistic Tribal Primitive Ghotsy People Design Runner Rug 11126 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Artistic Tribal Primitive Ghotsy People Design Runner Rug 11126 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Artistic Tribal Primitive Ghotsy People Design Runner Rug 11126

3 ft 4 in x 11 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 3.45 m)

Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug 60976 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Modern Transitional Geometric Rug 60976 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug 60976

7 ft 2 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.18 m x 3.45 m)

17th Century Antique French Tapestry 70857 by Nazmiyal NYC

Tree Of 17th Century Antique French Tapestry 70857 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

17th Century Wool and Silk Romantic Antique French Verdure Tapestry 70857

8 ft x 11 ft 4 in (2.44 m x 3.45 m)

Vintage East Turkestan Khotan Rug 72704 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Pattern on Vintage East Turkestan Khotan Rug 72704 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Vintage East Turkestan Geometric Khotan Rug 72704

5 ft 6 in x 11 ft 3 in (1.68 m x 3.43 m)

Antique Persian

Top of Antique Persian Mahal Rug 73928 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Intricate Antique Persian Blue Floral Mahal Rug 73928

8 ft 7 in x 11 ft 3 in (2.62 m x 3.43 m)

Rare 17th Century Tapestry Featuring Biblical Heroic Scene and Rich Decorative Elements 73754 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Rare 17th Century Tapestry Featuring Biblical Heroic Scene and Rich Decorative Elements 73754 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare 17th Century Tapestry Featuring Biblical Heroic Scene and Rich Decorative Elements 73754

9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 3 in (2.87 m x 3.43 m)

Blue Color Abstract Design Modern Room Size Contemporary Area Rug 11418 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Blue Color Abstract Design Modern Room Size Contemporary Area Rug 11418 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Blue Color Abstract Design Modern Room Size Contemporary Area Rug 11418

9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 3 in (2.87 m x 3.43 m)

A Decorative Modern Room Size Stripped Design Black and White Color Contemporary Area Rug 11355 by Nazmiyal Antique rUgs

Whole View of A Decorative Modern Room Size Stripped Design Black and White Color Contemporary Area Rug 11355 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Room Size Striped Black White Color Contemporary Area Rug 11355

7 ft 4 in x 11 ft 3 in (2.24 m x 3.43 m)

Square Shape Grey Neutral Geometric Tribal Modern Area Rug 11562 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Square Shape Grey Neutral Geometric Tribal Modern Area Rug 11562 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Square Shape Grey Neutral Geometric Tribal Modern Area Rug 11562

10 ft 7 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.23 m x 3.43 m)

16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry Depecting Joseph Meeting His Brothers 72008 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry Depecting Joseph Meeting His Brothers 72008 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

16th Century Silk And Wool Antique Flemish Old Testament Biblical Tapestry 72008

10 ft 8 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 3.43 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Rag Rug by Eva Lisa Nordin 70829 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Vintage Scandinavian Rag Rug by Eva Lisa Nordin 70829 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Scandinavian Rag Rug by Eva Lisa Nordin 70829

5 ft 7 in x 11 ft 3 in (1.7 m x 3.43 m)

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 50473 Nazmiyal

tribal antique caucasian shirvan rug 50473 border Nazmiyal

Earth Tone Tribal Large Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 50473

6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 3 in (1.9 m x 3.43 m)

Beautiful Earthtone Square Size Antique Mongolian Rug #44892 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full beautiful earthtone square size Antique Mongolian rug 44892 by Nazmiyal

Beautiful Earthtone Square Size Antique Mongolian Rug 44892

10 ft 6 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.2 m x 3.43 m)

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 95132 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Animal Figure Persian Tabriz Room-Size Rug 95132

7 ft 8 in x 11 ft 2 in (2.34 m x 3.4 m)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an allover design mean?

An allover design describes the pattern and design layout of the rug. To understand this better, let us contrast it with a medallion. A medallion rug has a central design, and the other elements of the rug radiate from the center and serve as supporting elements of the central motif.

How does the way a carpet's design ends impact its formality?

Some carpets appear as if they were carefully laid out, and the elements may appear in perfectly spaced rows and columns. Sometimes it seems as if the designer carefully planned out how the carpet would end, and it contains a completed row of design at the top. This carefully planned out end to the repeating pattern is sometimes referred to as a resolved border. This type of ending often gives the piece a more formal feel. It looks as if someone did considerable planning before executing the design.

What is a Gul motif?

One example of this is the Gul motif. This is an octagonal design that is often seen in Ottoman rugs.

How does the presence or absence of symmetry affect the design and focal point of allover rugs?

Another design quality to pay attention to when examining an allover rug is whether it has symmetry or not. Even though in allover rug does not have a formal medallion, sometimes a single motif is placed in the center. Other times, the center of the carpet is marked with a blank space between the motifs. All-over patterns may have horizontal or vertical symmetry. However, sometimes and all-over carpet seems to have no center at all and is asymmetrical.

Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Allover Rugs?

Symmetry is an effective way to control the focal point of the design. When a central design or space is placed in the center, even if it is only a part of a repeating pattern, it draws the eye to the center of the rug and creates a focal point. However, allover rugs that lack a central point draw the attention away from the center to the borders of the rug. Many times, lines will be strategically placed using flowers, vines, animals or geometric motifs. Some carpet artists create line and direct the eye in a way similar to the way painters do using similar layout techniques.