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Small Size 17th Century Persian Khorassan Rug 49698 - Nazmiyal

17th Century Small Size Persian Khorassan Rug 49698 Left Side Corner Nazmiyal

Small Size 17th Century Persian Khorassan Rug 49698

4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.35 m x 1.75 m)

antique animal motif tehran persian rug 49303 Nazmiyal

antique animal motif tehran persian rug 49303 dove Nazmiyal

Antique Animal Motif Tehran Persian Rug 49303

4 ft 4 in x 5 ft 9 in (1.32 m x 1.75 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74372 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Geometric-Pattern Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74372

4 ft 1 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.24 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Turkish Silk Prayer Rug 74200 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Mid-18th Century Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug in the Ghiordes Court Style 74200

4 ft x 5 ft 8 in (1.22 m x 1.73 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74128 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Neutral-Tone Vintage Persian Gabbeh Geometric Rug 74128

3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.12 m x 1.73 m)

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug 95102 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Gorgeous Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug 95102

3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.17 m x 1.73 m)

Primitive Motifs Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 73789

Top view of Primitive Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 73789

Eclectic Bohemian Flair: Primitive Motifs Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 73789

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.02 m x 1.73 m)

18th Century Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Culturally Rich 18th Century Antique Spanish Alpujarra Rug 73570

3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.12 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Turkish Ladik Rug 71976 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Antique Turkish Ladik Rug 71976 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Antique Shabby Chic Turkish Ladik Prayer Rug 71976

3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 8 in (0.99 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Kerman Cypress Tree Design Rug 71806

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Turkish Sivas Rug 50037 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

antique turkish sivas rug 50037 field Nazmiyal

Small Antique Charcoal Black Tribal Turkish Sivas Rug 50037

4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.3 m x 1.73 m)

Vintage Scandinavian Textile 48204 Nazmiyal

Full vintage Scandinavian textile 48204 by Nazmiyal

Green And Gold Color Vintage Mid Century Modern Tribal Scandinavian Textile 48204

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.27 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Chinese Rug 46320 Detail/Large View

Picture of the Weave Of Small Antique Chinese Rug #46320 From Nazmiyal Antique Rugs In NYC

Soft Light Color Geometric Antique Chinese Peking Rug 46320

3 ft x 5 ft 8 in (0.91 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Turkish Rug 2744 Detail/Large View

fine turkish antique rug 2744 corner Nazmiyal

Small Size Neutral Floral Design Antique Turkish Sivas Area Rug 2744

3 ft 9 in x 5 ft 8 in (1.14 m x 1.73 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74119 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Diamond Pattern Rug 74119

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.27 m x 1.7 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74116 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Tribal Diamond Pattern Rug 74116

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.02 m x 1.7 m)

Small Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 73926 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Small Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 73926 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Geometric Antique Caucasian Soumak Rug 73926

4 ft x 5 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 1.7 m)

Small Vintage Persian Bold Geometric Gabbeh Rug 73906 by Nazmiyal Collection

Floor View of Small Vintage Persian Bold Geometric Gabbeh Rug 73906 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Striking Vintage Persian Bold Geometric Gabbeh Rug 73906

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.02 m x 1.7 m)

Antique American Hooked Rug 73574 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique American Hooked Rug 73574 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Charming Antique American Hooked Runner Rug 73574

2 ft 2 in x 5 ft 7 in (0.66 m x 1.7 m)

Antique Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Sampler Rug 73460 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73460 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Eye-Catching Antique Persian Sultanabad Ziegler Sampler Rug 73460

4 ft 9 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.45 m x 1.7 m)

Antique Caucasian Perpedil Geometric Area Rug 72447 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Caucasian Perpedil Geometric Area Rug 72447 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Caucasian Perpedil Geometric Area Rug 72447

3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.12 m x 1.7 m)

Mid Century Modern Design Rug 49045

Mid-Century Modern Design Rug by Frank Lloyd Wright 49045

4 ft x 5 ft 7 in (1.22 m x 1.7 m)

Antique Indian Textile 41497 Detail/Large View

Whole View Of Antique Indian Textile 41497 by Nazmiyal NYC

Coral Color Artistic Antique 19th Century Indian Metallic and Silk Textile 41497

0 ft 9 in x 5 ft 7 in (0.23 m x 1.7 m)

Small Antique Oriental Mongolian Rug #2919 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

antique mongolian rug 2919 border Nazmiyal

Rustic Small Antique Abstract Mongolian Rug 2919

3 ft 9 in x 5 ft 7 in (1.14 m x 1.7 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74362 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Tribal Gabbeh Rug 74362

3 ft 1 in x 5 ft 6 in (0.94 m x 1.68 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74120 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Warm-Tone Vintage Persian Gabbeh Diamond Pattern Rug 74120

3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.09 m x 1.68 m)

Vintage Persian Flatweave Gabbeh Tribal Rug 73794

Floor view of Vintage Persian Flatweave Gabbeh Tribal Rug 73794 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Primitive Vintage Persian Flatweave Gabbeh Tribal Rug 73794

4 ft 8 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.42 m x 1.68 m)

Modern Contemporary Geometric Flat Weave Kilim Rug 12120 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs Collection

Modern Contemporary Geometric Rug 12120

4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.27 m x 1.68 m)

Full view American quilt 70174 by Nazmiyal

Full American quilt 70174 by Nazmiyal

Antique American Mennonite Quilt 70174

5 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.6 m x 1.68 m)

Vintage Persian Lion Gabbeh Rug 74383 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Lion Design 74383

3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 5 in (0.99 m x 1.65 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74364 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vibrantly Hued Vintage Persian Geometric Gabbeh Rug 74364

3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 5 in (0.97 m x 1.65 m)

Modern Central American Swedish Style Rug 74133 by Nazmiyal Rug

Charming Mid-Century Modern Swedish Lightly-Toned Rug 74133

3 ft 2 in x 5 ft 5 in (0.97 m x 1.65 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.