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.

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.

Allover Design Rugs

Antique, Vintage and Modern Allover Design Rugs

Allover Design Rugs – As you are browsing through our collection of exquisite carpets, you may encounter terms in the descriptions that describe the pattern of the rug. You may hear the terms such as medallion, tree of life, garden, vase or allover rugs. Let’s explore the allover carpet design.

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Modern Primitive Brown and Cream Flat Woven Kilim 11434
Original price was: $3,650.00.Current price is: $2,555.00. Size: 9 ft 3 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.82 m x 3.48 m)Purchase

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Earth Tone Vintage Persian Kilim Rug 60372
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Vintage Black Red Yellow Green And Cream French Art Deco Kilim 49931
$18,500.00 Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft 5 in (2.49 m x 3.48 m)Purchase

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Light Blue Vintage Tribal Transylvanian Design Turkish Kilim Rug 50193
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Casually Tribal Artistic Antique Persian Kurdish Area Rug 44029
Size: 5 ft 10 in x 11 ft 5 in (1.78 m x 3.48 m)

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Finely Woven Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 73446
Size: 3 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (1.07 m x 3.45 m)

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Antique East Turkestan Khotan Area Rug 72808
$22,500.00 Size: 8 ft 6 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.59 m x 3.45 m)Purchase

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Light Ivory And Brown Diamond Pattern Grid Design Modern Room Size Rug 11423
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Rich Earthy Brown Color Primitive Tribal Geometric Pattern Modern Room Size Rug 11448
Size: 9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.79 m x 3.45 m)

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Artistic Tribal Primitive Ghotsy People Design Runner Rug 11126
Original price was: $3,250.00.Current price is: $2,275.00. Size: 3 ft 4 in x 11 ft 4 in (1.02 m x 3.45 m)Purchase

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Modern Transitional Geometric Design Rug 60976
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17th Century Wool and Silk Romantic Antique French Verdure Tapestry 70857
Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 4 in (2.44 m x 3.45 m)

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Antique Tribal Caucasian Soumak Rug 70388
$22,000.00 Size: 9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.79 m x 3.45 m)Purchase

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Classic Box Floral Pattern Antique English Needlepoint Area Rug 43640
Size: 9 ft 9 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.97 m x 3.45 m)

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Tribal Rustic Antique Turkish Ghiordes Room Size Area Rug 43713
Size: 9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 4 in (2.79 m x 3.45 m)

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Antique Persian Mahal Gallery Size Rug 43858
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Blue Color Abstract Design Modern Room Size Contemporary Area Rug 11418
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Modern Room Size Striped Black White Color Contemporary Area Rug 11355
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Square Shape Grey Neutral Geometric Tribal Modern Area Rug 11562
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16th Century Silk And Wool Antique Flemish Old Testament Biblical Tapestry 72008
Size: 10 ft 8 in x 11 ft 3 in (3.25 m x 3.43 m)

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Rustic Ivory All Over Antique Tribal Persian Bakshaish Rug 71958
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Earth Tone Tribal Large Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 50473
Size: 6 ft 3 in x 11 ft 3 in (1.9 m x 3.43 m)

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Fine Antique Rustic Color Persian Tabriz Area Rug 45194
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Andrew Karam

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Twenty or so years ago my father gave me a beautiful antique Persian rug - after so many years (and kids and pets) it needed some TLC, so I brought it to Nazmiyal. I just picked it up today and - wow! They got the stains out entirely and the entire rug is brighter; they also made some repairs - it's back in my living room and looks fantastic, and the bill was lower than I'd expected. Overall it was a great experience - the people are wonderful, the work was perfect, and I saw so many beautiful rugs at their store that I found myself wishing for a larger apartment. Next time I need any work done on a rug, or find an open bit of floor I know where I'll be heading.

Raven Ziegler

4 years ago

It is always a delight going to the Nazmiyal showroom. This Qashqai is one of several purchases made over the years, and mom is truly enjoying it. Jason and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They listen to the customeru2019s needs. When I go to the showroom, it is like visiting my family because we have the same appreciation for the textile arts.nnOriental carpets are a rare discipline to be educated in, because you canu2019t go to a university to have certain types of training and experience, such as knowing the cultures and processes of carpet weaving. Jason has such a refined eye that he can distinguish a good rug from a great rug, and that knowledge is offered to the customer to elevate their point of view.nnComing here has been an initiation into a world of culture, art, and beauty which has sustained me, and for that I am grateful.

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Paul Rousseas

a year ago

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