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Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74348 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vibrant Vintage Persian Gabbeh Checker-Pattern Rug 74348

3 ft x 4 ft 10 in (0.91 m x 1.47 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 74139 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique American Hooked Rug 74139 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Antique American Wool Hooked Rug with Inscription 74139

2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10 in (0.76 m x 1.47 m)

Vividly Orange Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47852 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Positive Vibe Design Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47852

3 ft 10 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 1.47 m)

Vibrant Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47853 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Vibrant Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile 47853

3 ft 10 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.17 m x 1.47 m)

Antique Turkish Tulu Rug 73084 Nazmiyal by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Expertly Knotted and Softly Textured Antique Turkish Tulu Rug 73084

3 ft 4 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.02 m x 1.47 m)

Vintage French Judaica "Crossing the Red Sea" Tapestry by Raymond Moretti 73145 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Back Of Vintage French Judaica "Crossing the Red Sea" Tapestry by Raymond Moretti 73145 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage French Judaica “Crossing the Red Sea” Tapestry by Raymond Moretti 73145

3 ft 3 in x 4 ft 10 in (0.99 m x 1.47 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Paul Klee Little Drummer Boy Rug 71055 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Detail Vintage Scandinavian Paul Klee Little Drummer Boy Rug 71055 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Paul Klee Rug “Little Drummer Boy” 71055

2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10 in (0.76 m x 1.47 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas 70828 by Nazmiyal NYC

Weave Of Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas 70828 by Nazmiyal NYC

Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas 70828

3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 1.47 m)

Antique Caucasian Darband Dagestan Rug 74167 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Caucasian Darband Dagestan Rug 74167 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charming Antique Caucasian Dagestan Tribal Early Rug 74167

3 ft 7 in x 4 ft 9 in (1.09 m x 1.45 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74114 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Persian Tribal Gabbeh Animal Figure Rug 74114

3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 9 in (1.07 m x 1.45 m)

Small Square Shape Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Area Rug 72563 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Small Square Shape Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Area Rug 72563 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Square Shape Antique Tribal Northwest Persian Area Rug 72563

4 ft 8 in x 4 ft 9 in (1.42 m x 1.45 m)

Small Antonin Kybal Vintage Kilim Scandinavian Rug 48894 Nazmiyal

Small Antonin Kybal Vintage Kilim French Rug 48894 Geometric Pile Nazmiyal

Small Antonin Kybal Vintage Kilim French Rug 48894

2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 9 in (0.69 m x 1.45 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74388 by Nazmiyal Rug

Geometric Zig-Zag Pattern Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74388

3 ft 2 in x 4 ft 8 in (0.97 m x 1.42 m)

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Rug 73168 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Tribal Rug 73168

3 ft 3 in x 4 ft 8 in (0.99 m x 1.42 m)

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug 71744 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Antique East Turkestan Khotan Rug 71744 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Antique Abstract Shabby Chic East Turkestan Khotan Rug 71744

3 ft 8 in x 4 ft 8 in (1.12 m x 1.42 m)

Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug 49941 - by Nazmiyal

Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug 49941 - by Nazmiyal

Artistic Vintage Israeli Bezalel Rug 49941

3 ft x 4 ft 8 in (0.91 m x 1.42 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74386 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Richly Colored Vintage Persian Geometric Gabbeh Rug 74386

3 ft 8 in x 4 ft 7 in (1.12 m x 1.4 m)

Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 95020 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Isfahan Rug 95020 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunningly Intricate Antique Persian Floral Isfahan Allover Rug 95020

3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 7 in (1.04 m x 1.4 m)

Antique Persian Senneh Rug 73221 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Nostalgically Charming Antique Persian Senneh Rug 73221

3 ft x 4 ft 7 in (0.91 m x 1.4 m)

18th century indian embroidery textile 49099 Nazmiyal

18th century indian embroidery textile 49099 deer Namziyal

18th Century Indian Embroidery Textile 49099

2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 7 in (0.63 m x 1.4 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74373 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charming Geometric-Pattern Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74373

2 ft 9 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.84 m x 1.37 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74356 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Rug 74356

2 ft 7 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.79 m x 1.37 m)

Vintage French Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto 47673 Nazmiyal

Full Vintage Norwegian tapestry rug designed by Eevahenna Aalto 47673 by Nazmiyal

Vintage Norwegian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto 47673

3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 6 in (1.04 m x 1.37 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 74145 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique American Hooked Rug 74145 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charming Antique American Neutral-Tone Hooked Rug 74145

1 ft 7 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.48 m x 1.35 m)

Pair of Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rugs with Mirrored Dragon Motifs 73621 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Animal of Pair of Antique Chinese Ningxia Pillar Rugs with Mirrored Dragon Motifs 73621 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Pair of Antique Chinese Ningxia Saddle Bag Rugs with Mirrored Dragon Motifs 73621

2 ft 1 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.63 m x 1.35 m)

Vintage Persian Tabriz 73321 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug – Enchanting Woodland Scene of Classical Beauty in Nature 73321 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Persian Tabriz Tableau Rug Depicting “Diane sortant du bain” Painting 73321

2 ft 10 in x 4 ft 5 in (0.86 m x 1.35 m)

Small Size Ivory Background Antique Large Scale Persian Sultanabad Sampler Wagireh Rug 43505 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Ivory Background Antique Large Scale Persian Sultanabad Sampler Wagireh Rug 43505 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Ivory Background Antique Large Scale Persian Sultanabad Sampler Wagireh Rug 43505

3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 4 in (1.04 m x 1.32 m)

Antique Turkish Milas Rug 73984 by Nazmiyal Collection

Antique Turkish Milas Rug 73984

2 ft 10 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.86 m x 1.3 m)

Small Antique Persian Baluch Rug 73288 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Small Antique Persian Baluch Rug 73288 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charming Small Antique Persian Geometric Tribal Baluch Rug 73288

2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.66 m x 1.3 m)

Pair of Antique Portuguese Wall Panels Textile 73845 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Pair of Antique Portuguese Wall Panels Textile 73845 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Pair of Gold and Silver Couched Metal Thread Wall Panels Textile 73845

1 ft 10 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.56 m x 1.3 m)

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug Signed ADL 73128 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique American Hooked Runner Rug Signed ADL 73128

1 ft x 4 ft 3 in (0.3 m x 1.3 m)

Silk Antique Turkish Kilim 72950 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Silk Antique Turkish Kilim 72950 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Silk Antique Turkish Kilim 72950

3 ft 9 in x 4 ft 3 in (1.14 m x 1.3 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.