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Rare Antique 17th Century Gallery Size Khorassan Persian Rug #3289 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

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Rare Collectrible Antique Persian Khorassan 17th Century Gallery Size Rug 3289

5 ft 4 in x 20 ft 4 in (1.63 m x 6.2 m)

Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 71639 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 71639 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Oversized Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 71639

12 ft 10 in x 20 ft 3 in (3.91 m x 6.17 m)

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Area Rug 71475 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Details Of Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 71475 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Extremely Fine Oversized Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet 71475

12 ft 9 in x 20 ft 3 in (3.89 m x 6.17 m)

Oversized Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 73860 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Front of Oversized Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 73860 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Oversized Floral Geometric Antique Persian Farahan Sarouk Rug 73860

14 ft x 20 ft 2 in (4.27 m x 6.15 m)

Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73414 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Front of Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73414 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Superior Craftsmanship Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73414

13 ft x 20 ft 2 in (3.96 m x 6.15 m)

17th Century Persian Vase Kerman Carpet 45770 Nazmiyal

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Antique 17th Century Persian Vase Kerman Carpet 45770

11 ft 5 in x 20 ft 2 in (3.48 m x 6.15 m)

Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug 43342 Nazmiyal

Floor view of Antique Sultanabad Persian Rug 43342 Nazmiyal

Blue Background Large Scale Allover Design Antique Oversized Persian Sultanabad Rug 73975

12 ft 1 in x 20 ft 1 in (3.68 m x 6.12 m)

Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 73697 by Nazmiyal Antique Collection

Antique Persian Rabriz Haji Jalili Hunting Scene Rug With Botanical Garden Motif Horse 73697 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Hunting Scene Rug with Botanical Garden Motif Ivory and Pastel Palette 73697

13 ft 8 in x 20 ft (4.17 m x 6.1 m)

Neutral Earthy Color Long and Narrow Size Modern Hallway Flatweave Runner Kilim Rug 11003 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Neutral Earthy Color Long and Narrow Size Modern Hallway Flatweave Runner Kilim Rug 11003 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Neutral Earthy Long and Narrow Modern Hallway Flatweave Runner Kilim Rug 11003

4 ft 5 in x 20 ft (1.35 m x 6.1 m)

Large Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Garden Design Rug 72070 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Border Of Large Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Garden Design Rug 72070 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Beautiful Large Antique Persian Haji Jalili Tabriz Garden Design Rug 72070

14 ft 6 in x 20 ft (4.42 m x 6.1 m)

Large Antique Oushak Rug 71413 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Border Of Large Antique Oushak Rug 71413 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Rich Rustic Red Color Antique Allover Tribal Design Turkish Oushak Rug 71413

16 ft 4 in x 20 ft (4.98 m x 6.1 m)

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug 71576 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug 71576 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Antique Happy Jewel Tone Persian Kerman Rug 71576

11 ft 10 in x 20 ft (3.61 m x 6.1 m)

Breathtaking Large Oversized Antique Khotan Carpet 48219 Nazmiyal

Picture of the Weave Of Large Oversized Antique Khotan Carpet #48219 From Nazmiyal Antique Rugs In NYC

Breathtaking Large Oversized Antique Khotan Carpet 48219

14 ft x 20 ft (4.27 m x 6.1 m)

Antique Farahan Persian Rug 43419 Nazmiyal

Large Floral Golfarang Design Antique Gallery Size Persian Sarouk Farahan Rug 73868

8 ft 3 in x 20 ft (2.51 m x 6.1 m)

Large Abstract Design Vibrant Bold Contemporary Area Rug 11842 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

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Large Abstract Design Vibrant Bold Contemporary Area Rug 11842

14 ft 1 in x 19 ft 11 in (4.29 m x 6.07 m)

Large Modern Sultanabad Style Gold Tones Rug 61162 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Classic Design Modern Gold Tones Rug 61162

13 ft 10 in x 19 ft 10 in (4.22 m x 6.05 m)

Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Size Runner Rug 71998 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Tribal Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Size Rug 71998 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Antique Persian Kurdish Gallery Size Rug 71998

6 ft 9 in x 19 ft 10 in (2.06 m x 6.05 m)

Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 74057 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 74057 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Large Richly Colored Antique Persian Zeigler Sultanabad Rug 74057

13 ft x 19 ft 9 in (3.96 m x 6.02 m)

Large Antique Indian Agra Rug 73971 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Antique Indian Agra Rug 73971 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Elegant Intricately Patterned Large Antique Indian Agra Rug 73971

14 ft 10 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.52 m x 6.02 m)

Large Antique Spanish Cuenca Carpet 73484 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Antique Spanish Cuenca Carpet 73484 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

17th Century Large Antique Spanish Cuenca Carpet 73484

13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 9 in (4.01 m x 6.02 m)

Large Size Soft Cream Ivory Background And Brown Tribal Geometric Design Modern Area Rug 11850 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Large Size Soft Cream Ivory Background And Brown Tribal Geometric Design Modern Area Rug 11850 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Soft Cream Ivory And Brown Geometric Modern Rug 11850

17 ft 3 in x 19 ft 9 in (5.26 m x 6.02 m)

Large Antique Khorassan Doroksh Persian Rug 71505 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Large Antique Khorassan Doroksh Persian Rug 71505 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Fine Large Weeping Willow Tree Design Antique Persian Khorassan Doroksh Rug 71505

12 ft x 19 ft 9 in (3.66 m x 6.02 m)

Large Shabby Chic Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71297 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Large Shabby Chic Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71297 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Shabby Chic Antique Persian Malayer Rug 71297

12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 9 in (3.86 m x 6.02 m)

Large Silk & Wool Pile Cloud Band Design Modern Rug 61146 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Silk & Wool Pile Cloud Band Design Modern Rug 61146

12 ft 3 in x 19 ft 8 in (3.73 m x 5.99 m)

Neutral Large Cream Brown Tribal Checkerboard Design Modern Area Rug 11832 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Neutral Large Cream Brown Tribal Checkerboard Design Modern Area Rug 11832 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Neutral Large Cream Brown Checkerboard Design Modern Area Rug 11832

14 ft 3 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.34 m x 5.97 m)

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug Nazmiyal

Large Antique Persian Kerman Rug Border Nazmiyal

Fine Large Soft Light Blue Antique Decorative Persian Kerman Rug 49835

12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 7 in (3.91 m x 5.97 m)

Large Ivory Background Tribal Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 49658 by Nazmiyal

large ivory background antique oushak turkish rug 49658 lines Nazmiyal

Large Ivory Background Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 49658

15 ft 10 in x 19 ft 7 in (4.83 m x 5.97 m)

Large Oversized Cream Antique Decorative Turkish Oushak Rug #49166 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

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Large Oversized Cream Antique Decorative Turkish Oushak Rug 49166

12 ft 8 in x 19 ft 7 in (3.86 m x 5.97 m)

Antique Floral Indian Rug 47602 Detail/Large View

antique light blue indian rug 47602 top Nazmiyal

Large Antique Soft Grey Blue Background Indian Rug 47602

12 ft x 19 ft 7 in (3.66 m x 5.97 m)

Grand Antique Persian Kashan Rug with Intricate Floral Design and Rich Red Field 73769 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor view of Antique Persian Kashan Rug with Intricate Floral Design 73769 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Grand Antique Persian Kashan Harmoniously Blended Large Rug 73769

14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 6 in (4.44 m x 5.94 m)

Large Size Decorative Soft Neutral Color Light Blue Abrash Tribal Nomadic Design Modern Rug 11817 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Large Size Decorative Soft Neutral Color Light Blue Abrash Tribal Nomadic Design Modern Rug 11817 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Decorative Soft Neutral Light Blue Abrash Nomadic Modern Rug 11817

13 ft 8 in x 19 ft 6 in (4.17 m x 5.94 m)

Jaw Dropping Large Size Bold Charcoal and Cream Color Modern Geometric Hollywood Regency Style Area Rug 11827 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Jaw Dropping Large Size Bold Charcoal and Cream Color Modern Geometric Hollywood Regency Style Area Rug 11827 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Bold Charcoal and Cream Modern Geometric Hollywood Regency Style Rug 11827

14 ft x 19 ft 6 in (4.27 m x 5.94 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.