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

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Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug Fragment 73508 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Captivating Antique Persian Mohtashem Kashan Rug Fragment 73508

4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.35 m x 1.93 m)

Antique Persian Silk Foundation Sarouk Farahan Rug 73507 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tactile Elegance Antique Persian Silk Foundation Sarouk Farahan Rug 73507

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.27 m x 1.93 m)

Modern Contemporary Small Size Tribal Geometric Area Rug 11215 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Modern Contemporary Small Size Tribal Geometric Area Rug 11215 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Contemporary Small Size Tribal Geometric Area Rug 11215

5 ft 1 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.55 m x 1.93 m)

Vintage Moroccan Brown Kilim Rug 70540 by Nazmiyal NYC

Whole View Of Vintage Moroccan Brown Kilim Rug 70540 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Moroccan Brown Kilim Rug 70540

4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 4 in (1.42 m x 1.93 m)

Vintage Art Deco Ecuadorian Olga Fisch Rug 48178 Nazmiyal

vintage art deco ecuadorian rug 48178 by olga corner Nazmiyal

Cream Color Animal Pattern Vintage Art Deco Olga Fisch Design Ecuadorian Rug 48178

5 ft x 6 ft 4 in (1.52 m x 1.93 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74359 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Geometric Rug 74359

3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.14 m x 1.9 m)

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 74161 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Square Warm-Tone Turkish Oushak Rug 74161

6 ft 2 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.88 m x 1.9 m)

Antique Persian Qashqai Tribal Rug 74020 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Full View of Antique Persian Qashqai Tribal Rug 74020 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charming Antique Persian Qashqai Tribal Geometric Rug 74020

4 ft x 6 ft 3 in (1.22 m x 1.9 m)

Vintage Persian Bidjar Rug 73538 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Vintage Persian Bidjar Rug 73538 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Ornately Patterned Vintage Persian Bidjar Rug 73538

4 ft x 6 ft 3 in (1.22 m x 1.9 m)

Striped Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim Rug 73009 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side of Striped Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim Rug 73009 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Striped Vintage Moroccan Tribal Kilim Rug 73009

5 ft x 6 ft 3 in (1.52 m x 1.9 m)

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 72106 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 72106 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Tribal Rustic Antique Casually Elegant Caucasian Soumak Rug 72106

5 ft x 6 ft 3 in (1.52 m x 1.9 m)

Small Size Antique Persian Malayer Rug 48932 Nazmiyal

Small Size Antique Persian Malayer Rug 48932

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.27 m x 1.9 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Rug #46234 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya rug 46234 by Nazmiyal

Green Geometric Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Marianne Richter Rya Shag Area Rug 46234

4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 3 in (1.37 m x 1.9 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74387 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful Grid-Patterned Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74387

4 ft 1 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.24 m x 1.88 m)

Antique American Quilt Textile 73843 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique American Quilt Textile 73843 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Red and White Geometric Allover Antique American Quilt Textile 73843

5 ft 4 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.63 m x 1.88 m)

Antique American Quilt Textile 73842 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique American Quilt Textile 73842 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Red and White Star Geometric Antique American Quilt Textile 73842

6 ft 2 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m x 1.88 m)

Modern Contemporary Abstract Pastel Tone Rug 12069 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Seamlessly Balanced Modern Contemporary Rug 12069

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft 2 in (1.27 m x 1.88 m)

Antique Persian Heriz Rug 71977 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Antique Persian Heriz Rug 71977 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Durable Casual Rustic Antique Persian Heriz Rug 71977

3 ft 1 in x 6 ft 2 in (0.94 m x 1.88 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74355 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Allover Pattern Rug 74355

4 ft x 6 ft 1 in (1.22 m x 1.85 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74122 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Ivory-Tone Persian Gabbeh Grid Pattern Rug 74122

3 ft 9 in x 6 ft 1 in (1.14 m x 1.85 m)

Collector’s Antique Persian Serab Rug with Iconic Patterns 71829 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Geometric Serab Rug 71829 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Collector’s Antique Persian Serab Rug with Iconic Patterns 71829

4 ft 7 in x 6 ft 1 in (1.4 m x 1.85 m)

Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Rug 72113 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Rug 72113 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Tribal Antique Caucasian Chi Chi Rug 72113

4 ft x 6 ft 1 in (1.22 m x 1.85 m)

Antique Turkish Kayseri Silk and Metallic Thread Rug 74295 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunningly Intricate Antique Turkish Kayseri Silk and Metallic Thread Rug 74295

4 ft 1 in x 6 ft (1.24 m x 1.83 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12403 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Field Design of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12403 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Modern Geometric Rug 12403

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft (1.27 m x 1.83 m)

Expressive Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Vibrant Checkerboard Diamond Medallions 73799 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Diamond Medallions 73799 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Expressive Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Vibrant Checkerboard Diamond Medallions 73799

4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m)

Antique Scandinavian Geometric Bed Cover Textile 73653 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Corner of Antique Scandinavian Geometric Bed Cover Textile 73653 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Charming Antique Scandinavian Star Motif Folk Bed Cover Textile 73653

4 ft 5 in x 6 ft (1.35 m x 1.83 m)

Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicting Heroic and Courtly Scenes 73616 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicting Scenes 73616 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Tabriz Pictorial Rug Depicting Heroic and Courtly Scenes 73616

4 ft x 6 ft (1.22 m x 1.83 m)

Modern School Of Fish Swedish Style Kilim Rug 73489 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Floor view of Modern School Of Fish Swedish Style Kilim Rug 73489 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Trendy Modern Swedish Style School Of Fish Design Kilim Rug 73489

4 ft 2 in x 6 ft (1.27 m x 1.83 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Okinawa Ocean Hand-Tufted Rug 21287 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Okinawa Ocean Hand-Tufted Rug 21287 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Okinawa Ocean Hand-Tufted Rug 20058

6 ft x 6 ft (1.83 m x 1.83 m)

Wendy Morrison Design - Okinawa Hand-Tufted Rug 12186 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design - Okinawa Hand-Tufted Rug 21286 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Wendy Morrison Design – Okinawa Hand-Tufted Rug 20059

6 ft x 6 ft (1.83 m x 1.83 m)

Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 71969 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 71969 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rustic Red Tribal Antique Caucasian Soumak Flat Woven Kilim Rug 71969

5 ft x 6 ft (1.52 m x 1.83 m)

Magnificent Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Flower Of Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Magnificent Bargello Flame Stitch Antique Italian Silk Textile 71267

3 ft 10 in x 6 ft (1.17 m x 1.83 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.