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Long And Narrow Tribal Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug #46471 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Moroccan rug 46471 by Nazmiyal

Long And Narrow Tribal Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 46471

4 ft 5 in x 11 ft (1.35 m x 3.35 m)

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 73987 by Nazmiyal Collection

Floor View of Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 73987 by Nazmiyal Collection

Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 73987

4 ft 9 in x 10 ft 11 in (1.45 m x 3.33 m)

Modern Contemporary Geometric Rug 12276 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Textural “Nordic Grid” Swedish Inspired Rug with Sculpted Squares in Earth and Mineral Tones 12276

8 ft 4 in x 10 ft 11 in (2.54 m x 3.33 m)

Happy Jewel Tone Color Tribal Geometric Animal Caucasian Design Modern Area Rug 11529 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Happy Jewel Tone Color Tribal Geometric Animal Caucasian Design Modern Area Rug 11529 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Happy Jewel Tone Tribal Geometric Caucasian Animal Design Modern Rug 11529

9 ft 3 in x 10 ft 11 in (2.82 m x 3.33 m)

Vintage French Verdure Tapestry with Exotic Birds and Scenic Woodland Setting 73755 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Center of Vintage French Verdure Tapestry with Exotic Birds and Scenic Woodland Setting 73755 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage French Verdure Tapestry with Exotic Birds and Scenic Woodland Setting 73755

8 ft 10 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.69 m x 3.3 m)

Vintage Ivory Background Persian Khorassan Area Rug 72503 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Vintage Ivory Background Persian Khorassan Area Rug 72503 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Ivory Background Persian Khorassan Area Rug 72503

7 ft 9 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.36 m x 3.3 m)

Textured Brown Modern Transitional Area Rug 60974 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Home Office Textured Brown Modern Transitional Area Rug 60974 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Textured Brown Modern Transitional Area Rug 60974

7 ft 7 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.31 m x 3.3 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rug 71444 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rug 71444 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Colorful Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Room Size Area Rug 71444

8 ft x 10 ft 10 in (2.44 m x 3.3 m)

Vintage Red Moroccan Rug 70564 by Nazmiyal NYC

Back Of Vintage Red Moroccan Rug 70564 by Nazmiyal NYC

Abstract Vintage Red Moroccan Rug 70564

5 ft 7 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.7 m x 3.3 m)

Full view Turkish Konya runner rug 70171 by Nazmiyal

Full Turkish Konya runner rug 70171 by Nazmiyal

Rich Colorful Jewel Tone Color Antique Geometric Tribal Turkish Konya Hallway Runner Rug 70171

3 ft 5 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.04 m x 3.3 m)

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shaggy Beni Ourain Carpet 49873 - Nazmiyal

Room Size Vintage Moroccan Rug 49873 Field Design Nazmiyal

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shaggy Beni Ourain Carpet 49873

5 ft 9 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.75 m x 3.3 m)

Gallery Size Vintage Antonin Kybal French Kilim Rug 48892 by Nazmiyal

gallery size vintage french kilim rug by antonin kybal 48892 top Nazmiyal

Gallery Size Vintage French Kilim Rug by Antonin Kybal 48892

4 ft 3 in x 10 ft 10 in (1.3 m x 3.3 m)

Vintage Tribal Persian Gashgai Kilim 47623 Nazmiyal

vintage persian qashqai Kilim 47623 waves Nazmiyal

Vintage Persian Qashqai Kilim 47623

9 ft 8 in x 10 ft 10 in (2.95 m x 3.3 m)

Antique Persian Heriz Rug 74330 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Heriz Rug 74330 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunning Antique Persian Heriz Allover Pattern Rug 74330

9 ft 4 in x 10 ft 9 in (2.84 m x 3.28 m)

Persian Antique Serab Runner Rug 73164 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Persian Antique Serab Runner Rug 73164 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Serab Runner Rug with Tribal Design and Warm Camelhair Tones 73164

3 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (0.97 m x 3.28 m)

Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug 73416 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug 73416 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Exquisitely Finished Persian Antique Sultanabad Rug 73416

7 ft x 10 ft 9 in (2.13 m x 3.28 m)

Vintage Egyptian Andy Warhol Inspired Art Rug 73329 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Floor View of Vintage Egyptian Andy Warhol Inspired Art Rug 73329 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Andy Warhol Inspired Art Richly Hued Vintage Rug 73329

7 ft 9 in x 10 ft 9 in (2.36 m x 3.28 m)

16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry Showing Esther And Mordecai 72009 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Details Of 16th Century Antique Flemish Silk And Wool Tapestry Showing Esther And Mordecai 72009 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

16th Century Antique Silk And Wool Biblical Flemish Jewish Purim Tapestry 72009

10 ft 2 in x 10 ft 9 in (3.1 m x 3.28 m)

Gallery Size Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 70649 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Gallery Size Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 70649 by Nazmiyal NYC

Gallery Size Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 70649

4 ft 3 in x 10 ft 9 in (1.3 m x 3.28 m)

Back Of Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug 70543 by Nazmiyal NY

Front Of Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug 70543 by Nazmiyal NYC

Double Sided Vintage Berber Moroccan Red Rug 70543

6 ft 1 in x 10 ft 9 in (1.85 m x 3.28 m)

Antique Greek Embroidery 41486 Detail/Large View

Whole View Of Antique Greek Embroidery 41486 by Nazmiyal NYC

Long And Narrow Antique Greek Embroidery Textile 41486

1 ft 8 in x 10 ft 9 in (0.51 m x 3.28 m)

Rare White and Red Vintage Moroccan Carpet 47954 Nazmiyal

Full Rare White and Red Vintage Moroccan carpet 47954 by Nazmiyal

Rare White and Red Vintage Moroccan Carpet 47954

4 ft 5 in x 10 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 3.28 m)

Light Blue Abrash Background and Tribal Geometric Ivory White Pattern Modern Hallway Runner Rug 11153 by Nazmiyal Antique rugs

Whole View of Light Blue Abrash Background and Tribal Geometric Ivory White Pattern Modern Hallway Runner Rug 11153 by Nazmiyal Antique rugs

Light Blue Abrash and Ivory White Tribal Geometric Pattern Modern Hallway Runner Rug 11153

3 ft x 10 ft 8 in (0.91 m x 3.25 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Paul Klee Florentinische Villenviertel art rug #71513 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vintage Paul Klee Scandinavian Art Rug 71513 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Scandinavian Paul Klee Florentinische Villenviertel Art Rug 71513

8 ft 3 in x 10 ft 8 in (2.51 m x 3.25 m)

Tribal Gold Background Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 48936 Nazmiyal

Full Tribal Gold background Antique Persian Bakshaish rug 48936 by Nazmiyal

Tribal Gold Background Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 48936

8 ft 6 in x 10 ft 8 in (2.59 m x 3.25 m)

Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug 74393 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Lovely Geometric Mid-Century Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug 74393

10 ft x 10 ft 7 in (3.05 m x 3.23 m)

Antique Tribal Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug 70418 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Antique Tribal Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug 70418 by Nazmiyal NYC

Antique Tribal Caucasian Shirvan Kilim Rug 70418

5 ft 3 in x 10 ft 7 in (1.6 m x 3.23 m)

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 72705 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Impressive Vintage Persian Tabriz Shabby Chic Rug with Floral Allover Design 72705

7 ft x 10 ft 6 in (2.13 m x 3.2 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 73597 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique American Hooked Rug 73597 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug with Optical Chevron Diamonds in Earth Tones 73597

3 ft 5 in x 10 ft 6 in (1.04 m x 3.2 m)

Swedish Style Modern Kilim Rug 73607 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Swedish Modern Kilim Rug 73607 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Playfully Geometric Swedish Style Modern Kilim Rug 73607

8 ft 5 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.57 m x 3.2 m)

Modern Contemporary Swedish Kilim Rug 73499 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Charming Modern Contemporary Swedish Style Rug Featuring Soft Turquoise and Golden Sand Tones 73499

8 ft x 10 ft 6 in (2.44 m x 3.2 m)

Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug 71834 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug 71834 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Blue Background Large Scale Design Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug 71834

7 ft 9 in x 10 ft 6 in (2.36 m x 3.2 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.