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

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Vintage Verner Panton Textile 47810 Detail/Large View

Large Vintage Mid Century Kreis Verner Panton Textile 47810

4 ft 1 in x 8 ft 6 in (1.24 m x 2.59 m)

Antique American Yo-Yo Quilt 2312 Nazmiyal

Antique American Yo Yo Quilt 2312

7 ft 6 in x 8 ft 6 in (2.29 m x 2.59 m)

Antique Indian Agra Rug 40770 Detail/Large View

Ivory Antique Indian Cotton Agra Rug 40770 Central Circles Border Nazmiyal

Soft Decorative Ivory Antique Indian Cotton Agra Herati Design Abrash Rug 40770

5 ft x 8 ft 6 in (1.52 m x 2.59 m)

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Rug 48397 Detail/Large View

Full Mid Century Vintage Tribal Moroccan rug 48397 by Nazmiyal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Ivory Tribal Moroccan Rug 48397

4 ft 4 in x 8 ft 5 in (1.32 m x 2.57 m)

Antique Green Indian Agra Rug #44605 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Antique Green Indian Agra rug 44605 by Nazmiyal

Antique 8 Pointed Star Design Green Color Indian Agra Rug 44605

5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 5 in (1.75 m x 2.57 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Ivory Rug 73898 by Nazmiyal Collection

Floor of Vintage Persian Gabbeh Ivory Rug 73898 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Ivory Geometric Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 73898

6 ft x 8 ft 4 in (1.83 m x 2.54 m)

Swedish Inspired Geometric Modern Kilim Rug 73608 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor of Swedish Geometric Modern Kilim Rug 736081 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Custom Rug Design Ref #736081 Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim

Antique Chinese Rug 73434 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique Chinese Rug 73434 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whimsical Charm Antique Chinese Rug 73434

5 ft 10 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.78 m x 2.54 m)

Artistic Earth Tones Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73021 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Artistic Earth Tones Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73021 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Artistic Rust Earth Tones Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73021

3 ft 4 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 2.54 m)

Multicolored Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Kilim Rug 73003 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Multicolored Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Kilim Rug 73003 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Multicolored Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Kilim Rug 73003

4 ft 6 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.37 m x 2.54 m)

Antique Persian Qashqai Area Rug 71385 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Corner Of Antique Persian Qashqai Area Rug 71385 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Geometric Antique Persian Qashqai Area Rug 71385

5 ft x 8 ft 4 in (1.52 m x 2.54 m)

Antique Tribal Turkish Yuruk Rug 47495

Rustic Antique Tribal Turkish Yuruk Rug 47495

3 ft 4 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 2.54 m)

Small Pomegranate Design Antique Khotan Rug 48771 Nazmiyal

small pomegranate design antique khotan rug 48771 top Nazmiyal

Small Pomegranate Design Antique Khotan Rug 48771

4 ft 6 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.37 m x 2.51 m)

Antique French Aubusson Rug 44477 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique French Aubusson Rug 44477 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Artistic Antique Finely Woven French Flat Woven Aubusson Rug 44477

6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)

Modern Swedish Style Kilim Rug 74310 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Style Geometric Kilim Rug 74310

8 ft 1 in x 8 ft 2 in (2.46 m x 2.49 m)

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug 73940 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Caucasian Karabagh Rug 73940 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Elegant Antique Caucasian Pictorial Tree of Life Karabagh Rug 73940

4 ft 8 in x 8 ft 2 in (1.42 m x 2.49 m)

Antique Silk And Metallic Thread Chine Rug 73433 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Silk Metallic Thread Chinese Rug Birds 73433 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Eye-Catching Antique Silk And Metallic Thread Chinese Rug 73433

5 ft x 8 ft 2 in (1.52 m x 2.49 m)

Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug 73013 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug 73013 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Moroccan Striped Kilim Rug 73013

4 ft 2 in x 8 ft 2 in (1.27 m x 2.49 m)

Black And Red Minimalist Geometric Pattern Double Sided Vintage Scandinavian Reversable Kilim Rug #72338 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Black And Red Minimalist Geometric Pattern Double Sided Vintage Scandinavian Reversable Kilim Rug #72338 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Black Red Geometric Double Sided Vintage Scandinavian Reversable Kilim Rug 72338

5 ft 8 in x 8 ft 2 in (1.73 m x 2.49 m)

Antique Chinese Peking Rug 71496 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Corner Of Antique Chinese Peking Rug 71496 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Chinese Peking Cream And Blue Rug 71496

6 ft x 8 ft 2 in (1.83 m x 2.49 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12425 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12425 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Modern-Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Ivory Rug 12425

5 ft 7 in x 8 ft 1 in (1.7 m x 2.46 m)

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 50458 Detail/Large View

Whole View of Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 50458 by Nazmiyal Antique

Early 18th Century Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 50458

5 ft 8 in x 8 ft 1 in (1.73 m x 2.46 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 2743 Detail/Large View

Rustic Floral Antique American Short Runner Hooked Rug 2743

3 ft 2 in x 8 ft 1 in (0.97 m x 2.46 m)

Modern Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Rug 73328 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Jean-Michel Basquiat Inspired Rug 73328

6 ft x 8 ft (1.83 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Mount Orient Hand-Tufted Rug 12182 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Mount Orient Hand-Tufted Rug 21281 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Mount Orient Hand-Tufted Rug 20021

5 ft x 8 ft (1.52 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Mandela Solace Hand-Tufted Rug 12180 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Mandela Solace Hand-Tufted Rug 21280 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Mandela Solace Hand-Tufted Rug 20052

7 ft x 8 ft (2.13 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Love Birds Lilac Hand-Tufted Rug 12179 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Love Birds Lilac Hand-Tufted Rug 21279 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Love Birds Lilac Hand-Tufted Rug 20053

6 ft 11 in x 8 ft (2.11 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Love Birds Green Hand-Tufted Rug 12178 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Love Birds Green Hand-Tufted Rug 21278 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Love Birds Green Hand-Tufted Rug 20054

6 ft 11 in x 8 ft (2.11 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Kimono Noir Hand-Tufted Rug 12173 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Kimono Noir Hand-Tufted Rug 21273 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Kimono Noir Hand-Tufted Rug 20055

8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Kimono Gold Hand-Tufted Rug 12171 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Kimono Gold Hand-Tufted Rug 21271 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Kimono Gold Hand-Tufted Rug 20001

5 ft x 8 ft (1.52 m x 2.44 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Cheetah Florals Hand Tufted Rug 12139 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Cheetah Florals Hand Tufted Rug 12139 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Cheetah Florals Hand Tufted Rug 20056

8 ft x 8 ft (2.44 m x 2.44 m)

Large Ivory-Background Allover Design Vintage Turkish Sivas Carpet 73296 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Allover Design Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug 73296

4 ft 9 in x 8 ft (1.45 m x 2.44 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.