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Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Geometric Rug 72984 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Geometric Rug 72984 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Geometric Rug 72984

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

Geometric Tribal Design Soft Light Blue Color Modern Room Size Rug 11226 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Living Room Geometric Tribal Design Soft Light Blue Color Modern Room Size Rug 11226 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Geometric Tribal Design Soft Light Blue Color Modern Room Size Rug 11226

6 ft 3 in x 8 ft (1.9 m x 2.44 m)

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug 70733 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug 70733 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Belgium Jan De Cock Art Rug 70733

6 ft 6 in x 8 ft (1.98 m x 2.44 m)

Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber Rug 47780 Detail/Large View

Full Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Berber rug 47780 by Nazmiyal

Wide Hallway Vintage Moroccan Beni Ourain Rug 47780

4 ft 3 in x 8 ft (1.3 m x 2.44 m)

Rare Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug 47491 Detail/Large View

Rare Antique Art Nouveau American Hooked Rug 47491

5 ft 7 in x 8 ft (1.7 m x 2.44 m)

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 74304 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Antique Chinese Ningxia Floral Allover Pattern Rug 74304

5 ft 3 in x 7 ft 11 in (1.6 m x 2.41 m)

Antique Silk Velvet Textile from India 41491 Nazmiyal

Antique European Silk Velvet Textile 41491

2 ft 2 in x 7 ft 11 in (0.66 m x 2.41 m)

Cubist-Style Vintage Rug After Pablo Picasso's 'La Paloma Con Guisantes' 73580 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Cubist-Style Vintage Rug After Pablo Picasso's 'La Paloma Con Guisantes' 73580 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Cubist-Style Vintage Rug After Pablo Picasso’s ‘La Paloma Con Guisantes’ 73580

5 ft 7 in x 7 ft 10 in (1.7 m x 2.39 m)

Circular One Hundred Flowers Hand-Tufted Rug 21289 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Circular One Hundred Flowers Hand-Tufted Rug 21289 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Circular One Hundred Flowers Hand-Tufted Rug 20057

7 ft 10 in x 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m x 2.39 m)

Earthy Hues Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73006 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Earthy Hues Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73006 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Earthy Hues Vintage Moroccan Kilim Rug 73006

4 ft 3 in x 7 ft 10 in (1.3 m x 2.39 m)

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug #2499 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Decorative Floral Antique American Hooked Runner Rug 2499

2 ft 3 in x 7 ft 10 in (0.69 m x 2.39 m)

Modern Central Asian Geometric Lined Rug 12408 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Border of Modern Central Asian Geometric Lined Rug 12408 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Modern-Contemporary Abstract Striped Geometric Rug 12408

5 ft 11 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.8 m x 2.36 m)

Small Geometric Woolen Handmade Rug 12099 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Contemporary Geometric Woolen Handmade Rug 12099

5 ft 9 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.75 m x 2.36 m)

Small Ivory Vintage Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 49645 by Nazmiyal

vintage small size farahan persian rug 49645 corner Nazmiyal

Small Ivory Vintage Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 49645

5 ft 1 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.55 m x 2.36 m)

Antique Hooked American Rug #2696 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Antique hooked American rug 2696 by Nazmiyal

Antique Hooked American Rug 2696

4 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.36 m)

Floral Antique English Needlepoint Rug 3000 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Floral Antique English Needlepoint Rug 3000 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mesmerizing Floral Antique English Needlepoint Rug 3000

6 ft 3 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.9 m x 2.36 m)

Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel #8514 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top Of Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel 8514 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Bezalel Rug from Jerusalem Israel 8514

4 ft 9 in x 7 ft 9 in (1.45 m x 2.36 m)

Antique Chinese Ningxia Rug 74303 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Gorgeous Antique Chinese Ningxia Floral Earth-Tone Rug 74303

5 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.63 m x 2.34 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12409 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12409 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Contemporary Abstract Vertical Stripe Patterned Rug 12409

5 ft 10 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.78 m x 2.34 m)

Vintage Pair of Aralia Curtains by Josef Frank 73680 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Floor view of Vintage Pair of Aralia Curtains by Josef Frank 73680 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Playful Vintage Pair of Aralia Curtains by Josef Frank 73680

3 ft 10 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.17 m x 2.34 m)

Rare 17th Century Antique Persian Rug Handwoven Floral Masterpiece from the Safavid Era 73642 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Rare 17th Century Antique Persian Rug Handwoven Floral Masterpiece from the Safavid Era 73642 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare 17th Century Antique Persian Rug Floral Masterpiece from the Safavid Era 73642

5 ft 1 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.55 m x 2.34 m)

Vintage Pablo Picasso 'The Kitchen' Art-Inspired Abstract Rug 73388 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Pablo Picasso 'The Kitchen'

Vintage Pablo Picasso ‘The Kitchen’ Art-Inspired Abstract Rug 73388

5 ft 7 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.7 m x 2.34 m)

Soft Color Nomadic Design Modern Contemporary Wool Area Rug 11237 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Soft Color Nomadic Design Modern Contemporary Wool Area Rug 11237 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Soft Color Nomadic Design Modern Contemporary Wool Area Rug 11237

6 ft 1 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.85 m x 2.34 m)

Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug 71110 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug 71110 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Coral Color Antique Turkish Oushak Mihrab Prayer Design Area Rug 71110

6 ft 6 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.98 m x 2.34 m)

Vintage Ivory Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug 49898 Nazmiyal

Geometric Ivory Vintage Moroccan Rug 49898 Closeup Texture Nazmiyal

Vintage Ivory Beni Ourain Moroccan Rug 49898

4 ft 8 in x 7 ft 8 in (1.42 m x 2.34 m)

Red and Blue Double Sided Vintage Reversible Swedish Kilim #48428 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

vintage double sided swedish kilim 48428 red whole Nazmiyal

Vintage Red And Blue Double Sided Reversible Swedish Kilim 48428

5 ft x 7 ft 8 in (1.52 m x 2.34 m)

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug #44502 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 44502 Middle Part Nazmiyal

Tribal Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 44502

1 ft 7 in x 7 ft 8 in (0.48 m x 2.34 m)

Eighteen Century Belgium Silk and Wool Floral Tapestry 73675 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor of Eighteen Century Belgium Silk and Wool Floral Tapestry 73675

18th Century French Aubusson Nature Scene Tapestry 73675

5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.73 m x 2.31 m)

Vibrant Vintage Striped Design Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47851 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vibrant Vintage Striped Design Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47851

5 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.73 m x 2.31 m)

19th Century Silk Antique Ikat Uzbek Floral Suzani 73353 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

19th Century Silk Antique Ikat Uzbek Floral Suzani 73353 Back by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

19th Century Silk Antique Ikat Uzbek Suzani 73353

3 ft 8 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.12 m x 2.31 m)

Antique Tribal Caucasian Soumak Rug 73290 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Geometric Tribal Caucasian Soumak Rug 73290

6 ft 3 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.9 m x 2.31 m)

Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60364 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60364 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60364

6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 7 in (1.88 m x 2.31 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.