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Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug 95078 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Floral Prayer Rug 95078

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.4 m x 2.01 m)

Vintage Swedish Kilim Signed MA (Margareta Akerberg) Rug 74108 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug Signed “MA” (Margareta Akerberg) 74108

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.4 m x 2.01 m)

Modern Central Asian Cypress Tree Rug 12432 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Cypress Tree Rug 12432 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Modern Cypress Tree Design Rug 12432

5 ft 2 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.57 m x 2.01 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Geometric Rug 12381 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Geometric Rug 12381 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful Modern Abstract Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Rug 12381

5 ft 1 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.55 m x 2.01 m)

Antique Floral Design Ukrainian 19th Century Rug 73075 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Light Cream Background Artistic Antique Floral Design Ukrainian 19th Century Rug 73075

6 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.83 m x 2.01 m)

Fine Small Antique Blue Persian Herati Design Senneh Rug 72452 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Fine Small Antique Blue Persian Herati Design Senneh Rug 72452 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Small Antique Blue Persian Herati Design Senneh Rug 72452

4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.37 m x 2.01 m)

Vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege Rug 71696 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege Rug 71696 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege Artistic Rug 71696

4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.37 m x 2.01 m)

Vintage Swedish Rug by Aina Kange 48122 Detail/Large View

Full Vintage Swedish rug by Aina Kange 48122 from the Nazmiyal antique rugs collection

Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Aina Kange Nordic Style Rug 48122

4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 7 in (1.3 m x 2.01 m)

Antique Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Rug 72966 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full View Of Antique Persian Kerman Shabby Chic Rug 72966 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Kerman Shabby Chic 19th Century Rug 72966

4 ft x 6 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 2.01 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74375 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Richly Colored Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Minimalist Design 74375

3 ft 8 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.12 m x 1.98 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74361 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Persian Red-Rust Tribal Gabbeh Allover Rug 74361

3 ft 10 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.17 m x 1.98 m)

Modern Central Asian Geometric Rug 12380 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful and Abstract Contemporary Geometric Pattern Rug 12380

5 ft 2 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.57 m x 1.98 m)

Small Modern Swedish Design Geometric Rug 73495 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Small Modern Swedish Geometric Rug 73495 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Stunning Small Modern Contemporary Swedish Geometric Design Rug 73495

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.27 m x 1.98 m)

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73412 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73412 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Finely Woven Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73412

3 ft 8 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.12 m x 1.98 m)

Rustic Colorful Geometric Diamond Design Contemporary Modern Area Rug 11221 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Rustic Colorful Geometric Diamond Design Contemporary Modern Area Rug 11221 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rustic Colorful Geometric Diamond Design Contemporary Modern Area Rug 11221

5 ft 1 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.55 m x 1.98 m)

Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73314 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Detail Of Corner Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73314 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Antique Tribal Grey Blue Background Persian Malayer Herati Rug 73314

4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 1.98 m)

Pair Of Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rugs 72185/72191 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rug 72185 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Quality Pair Of Classic Floral Vase Design Antique Persian Kerman Rugs 72185

4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.98 m)

Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 72115 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 72115 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Rare Small Size Ivory Antique Persian Sarouk Farahan Allover Rug 72115

4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.32 m x 1.98 m)

Vase Design Silk Mohtasham Kashan Antique Persian Rug 71618 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Prayer Vase Design Silk Mohtasham Kashan Antique Persian Rug 71618

4 ft 3 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.3 m x 1.98 m)

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Colorful Rug #45731 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Vintage Moroccan rug 45731 by Nazmiyal

Vintage Tribal Moroccan Colorful Rug 45731

3 ft x 6 ft 6 in (0.91 m x 1.98 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74382 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Open Field Red Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74382

3 ft 7 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.09 m x 1.96 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74118 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Checkered Border 74118

3 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.07 m x 1.96 m)

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug 73998 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug 73998 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Elegantly Patterned Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug 73998

3 ft 4 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.02 m x 1.96 m)

Primitive Tribal Nomadic Rustic Contemporary Modern Area Rug 11067 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Primitive Tribal Nomadic Rustic Contemporary Modern Area Rug 11067

4 ft 11 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.5 m x 1.96 m)

Warm Tones Geometric Modern Minimalist Rug 72266 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Warm Tones Geometric Modern Minimalist Rug 72266

5 ft 2 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.57 m x 1.96 m)

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 72101 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 72101 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Classic Red and Blue Antique Tribal Geometric Caucasian Flat Woven Soumak Rug 72101

4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.45 m x 1.96 m)

Ivory Antique Square Tribal caucasian Shahsavan Jajim #49933 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Ivory Antique Square Tribal caucasian Shahsavan Jajim #49933 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Ivory Antique Square Tribal Caucasian Shahsavan Jajim 49933

6 ft x 6 ft 5 in (1.83 m x 1.96 m)

Small Scatter Size Grey Antique Persian Malayer Rug 49628 by Nazmiyal

small size antique malayer persian rug 49628 field Nazmiyal

Small Scatter Size Grey Antique Persian Malayer Rug 49628

4 ft 4 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.32 m x 1.96 m)

Antique Persian Jajim Rug 47155 Detail/Large View

Full Antique Persian Jajim Kilim 47155 by Nazmiyal

Striped Antique Persian Jajim Flat Woven Kilim Rug 47155

5 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.68 m x 1.96 m)

Small Vintage Mid Century Rag Texture Moroccan Carpet #45696 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

small vintage mid century rag texture moroccan carpet 45696 colors Nazmiyal

Small Vintage Mid Century Rag Texture Moroccan Carpet 45696

4 ft x 6 ft 5 in (1.22 m x 1.96 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug 45165 by Nazmiyal

Full small Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Shag Rya rug 45165 by Nazmiyal

Small Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Shag Rya Rug 45165

4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 5 in (1.37 m x 1.96 m)

Antique Chinese Rug 73980 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Chinese Mongolian Rug 73980 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Antique Chinese Foo Dog Rug 73980

5 ft 8 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.73 m x 1.93 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.