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Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 71626 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 71626 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 71626

3 ft 10 in x 10 ft 6 in (1.17 m x 3.2 m)

Vintage Moroccan Rug 46429 Detail/Large View

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug 46429

5 ft 6 in x 10 ft 6 in (1.68 m x 3.2 m)

Antique Caucasian Kuba Runner Rug 73757 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Top View of Antique Caucasian Kuba Rug 73757 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Antique Caucasian Geometric Kuba Runner Rug 73757

3 ft 3 in x 10 ft 5 in (0.99 m x 3.17 m)

Floral Antique English Needlepoint Rug 72094 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Detail Of Floral Antique English Needlepoint Rug 72094 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floral Antique English Jewel Tone Needlepoint Rug 72094

8 ft 8 in x 10 ft 5 in (2.64 m x 3.17 m)

Red Rust Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 60361 by Nazmiyal NYC

Side Of Red Rust Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60361 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Red Rust Vintage Persian Kilim Runner Rug 60361

4 ft 4 in x 10 ft 5 in (1.32 m x 3.17 m)

Primitive Vintage Moroccan Rug 70563 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View of Primitive Vintage Moroccan Rug 70563 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Primitive Colorful Vintage Moroccan Rug 70563

5 ft x 10 ft 5 in (1.52 m x 3.17 m)

Vintage Plush Shaggy Moroccan Berber Rug 49882 Nazmiyal

Vintage Moroccan Rug 49882 Big diamonds Nazmiyal

Vintage Plush Shaggy Moroccan Berber Rug 49882

6 ft 2 in x 10 ft 5 in (1.88 m x 3.17 m)

Decorative Ivory and Blue Antique Khotan Runner Rug #42193 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Decorative Ivory and Blue Antique Khotan runner rug 42193 by Nazmiyal

Decorative Ivory and Blue Antique Khotan Runner Rug 42193

3 ft x 10 ft 5 in (0.91 m x 3.17 m)

Antique Agra Indian Rug 41735 Detail/Large View

square size antique agra indian rug 41735 border Nazmiyal

Grey Neutral Square Size Antique Indian Agra Area Rug 41735

10 ft 3 in x 10 ft 5 in (3.12 m x 3.17 m)

Geometric Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 60990 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Geometric Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 60990 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Custom Rug Design Ref #609901 Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim

Animal Print Modern Contemporary Area Rug 61132 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Animal Print Modern Contemporary Area Rug 61132

8 ft 4 in x 10 ft 4 in (2.54 m x 3.15 m)

Modern Tiger Rug From Tibet 61135 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

French Art Deco Tiger Design Rug 61135

7 ft 9 in x 10 ft 4 in (2.36 m x 3.15 m)

Neutral Salt and Pepper Color Modern Hallway Runner Abrash Rug 11155 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Neutral Salt and Pepper Color Modern Hallway Runner Abrash Rug 11155 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Neutral Salt and Pepper Color Modern Hallway Runner Abrash Rug 11155

3 ft x 10 ft 4 in (0.91 m x 3.15 m)

Soft Neutral Modern Decorative Tribal Turkish Oushak Design Runner Rug 11206 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Soft Neutral Modern Decorative Tribal Turkish Oushak Design Runner Rug 11206 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Soft Neutral Modern Decorative Tribal Turkish Oushak Design Runner Rug 11206

2 ft 11 in x 10 ft 4 in (0.89 m x 3.15 m)

Room Size Decorative Vintage Turkish Kars Area Rug 72284 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Detail Of Room Size Decorative Vintage Turkish Kars Area Rug 72284 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Room Size Decorative Vintage Turkish Kars Area Rug 72284

6 ft 7 in x 10 ft 4 in (2.01 m x 3.15 m)

Tribal Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 72184 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Detail Of Antique Persian Qashqai Rug 72184 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rustic Tribal Antique Persian Qashqai Bird Rug 72184

5 ft 10 in x 10 ft 4 in (1.78 m x 3.15 m)

Vintage Olga Fisch Ecadorian Rug 70385 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Vintage Olga Fisch Ecadorian Rug 70385 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Olga Fisch Ecuadorian Rug 70385

6 ft 10 in x 10 ft 4 in (2.08 m x 3.15 m)

Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Runner Rug 49711 by Nazmiyal

antique tribal northwest persian runner rug 49711 border Nazmiyal

Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Runner Rug 49711

3 ft 4 in x 10 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 3.15 m)

Antique Kazak Caucasian Geometric Rug 73181 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Kazak Caucasian Geometric Rug 73181 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Striking Antique Kazak Runner Rug with Bold Tribal Geometry and Vivid Village Charm 73181

3 ft 4 in x 10 ft 3 in (1.02 m x 3.12 m)

Contemporary Swedish Style Fish Design Kilim Runner Rug 73492 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Floor view of Contemporary Swedish Style Fish Design Kilim Runner Rug 73492 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Trendy Modern Contemporary Swedish Style Fish Design Kilim Runner Rug 73492

2 ft 1 in x 10 ft 3 in (0.63 m x 3.12 m)

Modern Contemporary Geometric Balkhi Rug 11912 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Contemporary Geometric Rug 11912

8 ft 9 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.67 m x 3.12 m)

Monochromatic Textured Vintage Moroccan Rug 72998 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Monochromatic Textured Vintage Moroccan Rug 72998 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Monochromatic Textured Vintage Moroccan Rug 72998

4 ft 5 in x 10 ft 3 in (1.35 m x 3.12 m)

Vintage Moroccan Rug 70539 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Vintage Moroccan Rug 70539 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Cream Tribal Geometric Moroccan Rug 70539

5 ft x 10 ft 3 in (1.52 m x 3.12 m)

Fine Floral Garden Design Vintage Luxurious Silk Persian Qum Rug 72755 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Fine Floral Garden Design Vintage Luxurious Silk Persian Qum Rug 72755 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Floral Garden Design Vintage Luxurious Silk Persian Qum Rug 72755

6 ft 10 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.08 m x 3.12 m)

Beautifully Refined Decorative Modern Large Scale Turkish Oushak Design Room Size Area Rug 11373 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Beautifully Refined Decorative Modern Large Scale Turkish Oushak Design Room Size Area Rug 11373 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Decorative Modern Large Scale Turkish Oushak Design Room Size Area Rug 11373

8 ft x 10 ft 3 in (2.44 m x 3.12 m)

Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 72099 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Persian Heriz Area Rug 72099 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Geometric Herati Antique Jewel Tone Persian Heriz Allover Area Rug 72099

8 ft 5 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.57 m x 3.12 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug 71445 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug 71445 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Swedish Shag Pile Rya Rug 71445

7 ft 6 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.29 m x 3.12 m)

17th Century Silk Antique French Tapestry 70856 by Nazmiyal NYC

Detailed Of 17th Century Antique French Tapestry 70856 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Refined 17th Century Wool and Silk Antique French Hunting Scene Verdure Tapestry 70856

8 ft 7 in x 10 ft 3 in (2.62 m x 3.12 m)

Tribal Brown Antique Khotan Rug #44546 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

antique khotan rug 44546 border Nazmiyal

Tribal Brown Antique Rustic Khotan Rug 44546

5 ft 1 in x 10 ft 3 in (1.55 m x 3.12 m)

Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74314 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74314

8 ft x 10 ft 2 in (2.44 m x 3.1 m)

Modern Bidjar Style Rug 30010 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Bidjar Style Rug 30010 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Jewel-Tone Modern Bidjar Style Silk and Wool Rug 30010

7 ft 11 in x 10 ft 2 in (2.41 m x 3.1 m)

Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74184 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74184 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Diamond Pattern Kilim Area Rug 74184

8 ft x 10 ft 2 in (2.44 m x 3.1 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.