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Antique Caucasian Akstafa Rug 73702 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique Caucasian Akstafa Rug 73702 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Tribal Design in Deep Indigo 19th Century Masterpiece 73702

4 ft 3 in x 7 ft (1.3 m x 2.13 m)

Artistic Antique American Hooked Rug 73572 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Artistic Antique American Hooked Rug 73572 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Statement-Making Artistic Antique American Hooked Rug 73572

5 ft 10 in x 7 ft (1.78 m x 2.13 m)

Earthy Tones Primitive Vintage Moroccan Kilim 73015 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Earthy Tones Primitive Vintage Moroccan Kilim 73015 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Earthy Tones Primitive Vintage Moroccan Kilim 73015

5 ft 2 in x 7 ft (1.57 m x 2.13 m)

Vintage Ivory and Brown Moroccan Rug 47953 Detail/Large View

Border Vintage Ivory and Brown Moroccan rug 47953 by Nazmiyal

Vintage Ivory and Brown Moroccan Rug 47953

4 ft 5 in x 7 ft (1.35 m x 2.13 m)

Beautiful Vintage Moroccan Rug 47957 Detail/Large View

Full Vintage Moroccan rug 47957 by Nazmiyal

Allover Tribal Ivory Mid Century Modern Vintage Beni Ourain Moroccan Berber Shag Area Rug 47957

4 ft 9 in x 7 ft (1.45 m x 2.13 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74376 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Boldly Patterned Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74376

4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.3 m x 2.08 m)

Antique Persian Tehran Rug Pair 95079-80 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Pair of Beautiful Antique Persian Tehran Floral Rugs 95079-80

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.4 m x 2.08 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74115 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Richly Hued Vintage Persian Gabbeh Abstract Geometric Rug 74115

4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.45 m x 2.08 m)

Rare Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Color Blocks and Primal Geometric Spirit 73162 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug 73162 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rare Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Color Blocks and Primal Geometric Spirit 73162

5 ft 1 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.55 m x 2.08 m)

Antique Art Deco Chinese Geometric Rug 73510 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Art Deco Chinese Geometric Rug 73510 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Eye-Catching Antique Art Deco Chinese Geometric Rug 73510

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.27 m x 2.08 m)

Modern Geometric Swedish Design Hallway Runner Rug 49060 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Geometric Swedish Design Hallway Runner Rug 49060

2 ft 6 in x 6 ft 10 in (0.76 m x 2.08 m)

Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Rug 73185 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Rug 73185

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.27 m x 2.08 m)

Vintage Rug: “Horses in Gale” by Ana Piksiades 48165 Detail/Large View

Vintage Tapestry Rug “Horses in Gale” by Ana Piksiades 48165

4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.42 m x 2.08 m)

Antique Alpujarra Rug #2605 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Alpujarra Rug 2605

5 ft 7 in x 6 ft 10 in (1.7 m x 2.08 m)

Antique Persian Kashan Rug 95032 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautifully Colored Antique Persian Kashan Geometric Rug 95032

4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 2.06 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 73617 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor of Antique American Hooked Rug 73617 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique American Folklore Hooked Rug 73617

3 ft 2 in x 6 ft 9 in (0.97 m x 2.06 m)

Blue Background Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 71307 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Blue Background Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 71307 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Blue Abraash Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 71307

4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 2.06 m)

18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry 70734 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of 18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry 70734 by Nazmiyal NYC

18th Century Antique French Beauvais Tapestry 70734

4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 2.06 m)

Antique Indian Agra Rug 46163 Large Image

antique indian agra rug 46163 corner Nazmiyal

Small Size Soft Pastel Color Antique Indian Agra Rug 46163

4 ft x 6 ft 9 in (1.22 m x 2.06 m)

Vintage Swedish Floral Pile Rug #46145 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

vintage swedish rug 46145 pile Nazmiyal

Bold Color Floral Blossom Design Vintage Swedish Floral Pile Rug 46145

4 ft 1 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.24 m x 2.06 m)

Small Size Antique Blue Indian Agra Rug 2646 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Antique Blue Indian Agra Rug 2646

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.4 m x 2.06 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74374 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checkerboard Rug 74374

3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.14 m x 2.03 m)

Modern Central Asian Geometric Gridded Rug 12382 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Top View of Modern Central Asian Geometric Grid Rug 12382 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Playful Vibrantly Colored Modern Abstract Geometric Gridded Rug 12382

5 ft 3 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.6 m x 2.03 m)

Vibrant Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Diagonal Paisley Motifs and Tribal Design 73171 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Caucasian Kazak Paisley Design Rug 73171 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vibrant Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Diagonal Paisley Motifs and Tribal Design 73171

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m)

Vintage Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug 73790 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Vintage Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug 73790 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Elegant Vintage Tribal Persian Gabbeh Rug 73790

3 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.12 m x 2.03 m)

Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug 71030 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug 71030 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Vintage Colorful Allover Design Tribal Berber Moroccan Rug 71030

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m)

Colorful Primitive Design Modern Minimalist Rug 72265 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Colorful Primitive Design Modern Minimalist Rug 72265

5 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.52 m x 2.03 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug Named "Hurricane" 71697 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vintage Scandinavian Ege Rug Named "Hurricane" 71697 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Scandinavian Ege Art Rug Named “Hurricane” 71697

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.4 m x 2.03 m)

Small Vintage Persian Silk and Wool Isfahan Rug 70784 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Small Vintage Persian Silk and Wool Isfahan Rug 70784 by Nazmiyal NYC

Small Vintage Persian Silk and Wool Isfahan Rug 70784

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 2.03 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim 48509 Nazmiyal

vintage scandinavian swedish kilim 48509 corner Nazmiyal

Simplistic Neutral Gray Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug 48509

4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.37 m x 2.03 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Wanda Krakow Rug #46858 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Wanda Krakow 46858 Rows of Lines Nazmiyal

Beautiful Warm Geometric Vintage Scandinavian Wanda Krakow Mid Century Modern Kilim Rug 46858

4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in (1.42 m x 2.03 m)

Antique Agra Oriental Rug 3130 Detail/Large View

antique indian agra rug 3130 pile Nazmiyal

Small Brown and Ivory Antique Oriental Indian Agra Rug 3130

4 ft x 6 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 2.03 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.