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Mystical Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Abstract Tribal Glyphs and Earthy Desert Tones 73806 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Abstract Tribal Glyphs 73806 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Mystical Vintage Gabbeh Rug with Abstract Tribal Glyphs and Earthy Desert Tones 73806

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

Small Vintage Swedish Pile Area Rug #45667 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

vintage swedish rug 45667 weave Nazmiyal

Small Size Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Wool Pile Area Rug 45667

3 ft x 5 ft 5 in (0.91 m x 1.65 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74358 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Diamond-Pattern Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74358

3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 4 in (1.09 m x 1.63 m)

Vintage Moroccan Multicolored Stripes Kilim 73002 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Vintage Moroccan Multicolored Stripes Kilim 73002 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Vintage Moroccan Multicolored Stripes Kilim 73002

4 ft 6 in x 5 ft 4 in (1.37 m x 1.63 m)

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 71404 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 71404 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Collectible Earth Tone Tribal Animal Design Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug 71404

3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 4 in (1.17 m x 1.63 m)

18th Century Antique Persian Silk Embroidery Textile 70852 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of 18th Century Antique Persian Silk Embroidery 70852 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

18th Century Antique Persian Silk Paisley Embroidery Textile 70852

2 ft 5 in x 5 ft 4 in (0.74 m x 1.63 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74370 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug with Geometric Allover Pattern 74370

3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 3 in (1.07 m x 1.6 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74349 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Rust-Colored Vintage Persian Tribal Gabbeh Rug 74349

3 ft 10 in x 5 ft 3 in (1.17 m x 1.6 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74381 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Tribal Vintage Persian Red-Rust Gabbeh Rug 74381

3 ft 1 in x 5 ft 2 in (0.94 m x 1.57 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74112 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Vibrant Jewel-Tone Vintage Persian Gabbeh Wool Pile Rug 74112

3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.09 m x 1.57 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12372 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12372 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Charmingly Colorful Modern Abstract Geometric Rug 12372

3 ft 7 in x 5 ft 2 in (1.09 m x 1.57 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12370 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12370 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Modern Colorful Diamond Pattern Room-Size Rug 12370

3 ft 5 in x 5 ft 1 in (1.04 m x 1.55 m)

Small Artistic Pictorial Hunting Scene Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72775 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Small Artistic Pictorial Hunting Scene Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72775 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Artistic Pictorial Hunting Scene Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72775

3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 1 in (0.99 m x 1.55 m)

ivory hunting scene silk modern qum persian rug 49412 Nazmiyal

small modern silk persian hunting scene qum rug 49412 princes Nazmiyal

Small Silk Persian Hunting Scene Qum Rug 49412

3 ft 5 in x 5 ft 1 in (1.04 m x 1.55 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74368 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Earth-Tone Vintage Persian Tribal Geometric Gabbeh Rug 74368

3 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.07 m x 1.52 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12376 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12376 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Playful Modern Geometric Ivory Rug with Colorful Accents 12376

3 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.07 m x 1.52 m)

Small Vintage Persian Red Diamond Gabbeh Rug 73907 by Nazmiyal Collection

Floor View of Small Vintage Persian Red Diamond Gabbeh Rug 73907 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Small Vintage Persian Red Diamond Gabbeh Rug 73907

2 ft 9 in x 5 ft (0.84 m x 1.52 m)

Modern Starfish Design Swedish Style Small Kilim Rugs 73488 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Dancing Tides a Captivating Swedish Style Flatweave Rug that Echoes the Sea’s Rhythm 73488

3 ft 5 in x 5 ft (1.04 m x 1.52 m)

Small Size Floral Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72764 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Small Size Floral Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72764 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Small Size Floral Design Luxurious Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72764

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.02 m x 1.52 m)

Artistic Hunting Scene Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Small Luxury Rug 72770 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Artistic Hunting Scene Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Small Luxury Rug 72770 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Artistic Hunting Scene Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Small Luxury Rug 72770

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.02 m x 1.52 m)

Fine Luxurious Tree of Life Pattern Prayer Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72768 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Fine Luxurious Tree of Life Pattern Prayer Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72768 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Luxurious Tree of Life Pattern Prayer Design Vintage Persian Silk Qum Rug 72768

3 ft 3 in x 5 ft (0.99 m x 1.52 m)

Collectible Antique Persian Shahsavan Bag 59153

Antique Collectible Persian Shahsavan Bag 49153

1 ft 10 in x 5 ft (0.56 m x 1.52 m)

Vintage Voice of a Dead Sea Scroll Tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer 48573 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

vintage voice of a dead sea scroll tapestry by barbara rae Sschaefer 48573 circle Nazmiyal

Vintage Voice of a Dead Sea Scroll Tapestry by Barbara Rae Schaefer 48573

4 ft 9 in x 5 ft (1.45 m x 1.52 m)

Antique Persian Embroidery Textile 45527 by nazmiyal

Antique Persian Tree of Life Rashti Embroidery Textile 45527

4 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.32 m x 1.52 m)

Small Square Vintage Moroccan Boucharouette Rug #45614 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

vintage moroccan rug 45614 pile Nazmiyal

Small Square Vintage Moroccan Boucherouite Rug 45614

4 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.37 m x 1.52 m)

Vintage Shag Pile Swedish Rya Rug #42013 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Scandinavian Rya rug 42013 by Nazmiyal

Vintage Shag Pile Swedish Rya Rug 42013

3 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.07 m x 1.52 m)

Antique Luri Persian Rug 42647 Nazmiyal

Whole View Of Lori Saddle Bag Antique Rug 42647 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 42647

2 ft x 5 ft (0.61 m x 1.52 m)

Small Scatter Size Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug #40843 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Full Small Tribal Gold Antique Turkish Ghiordes rug 40843 by Nazmiyal

Small Tribal Gold Antique Turkish Ghiordes Rug 40843

3 ft 4 in x 5 ft (1.02 m x 1.52 m)

Antique Persian Sarouk Mehajeran Rug 95071 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Bold Antique Persian Sarouk Mehajeran Floral Rug 95071

3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 11 in (1.07 m x 1.5 m)

Modern Central Asian Abstract Rug 12374 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Modern-Contemporary Abstract Geometric Rug 12374

3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 11 in (1.04 m x 1.5 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74378 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Ivory Vintage Persian Gabbeh Animal Figure Rug 74378

2 ft 10 in x 4 ft 10 in (0.86 m x 1.47 m)

Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74351 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Colorful Gridded Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug 74351

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