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.

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Small Size Antique Persian Malayer Rug 48932
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Antique Persian Mazandaran Flat Weave Kilim Rug 47351
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Green Geometric Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Swedish Marianne Richter Rya Shag Area Rug 46234
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Antique Floral English Rug 2892
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Vintage Tiger Animal Pelt Design Rug 72896
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Extremely Fine And Intricate Early Silk Antique Indian Mughal Area Rug 71755
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Small Durable Casual Rustic Antique Tribal Persian Heriz Rug 71977
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Soft Pastel Color Tribal Artistic Modern Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Area Rug 72264
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Rustic Red Tribal Antique Caucasian Soumak Flat Woven Kilim Rug 71969
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Fine Weave Cypress and Willow Tree Pattern Antique Persian Silk Heriz Rug 70226
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Small Vintage Turkish Tribal Geometric Checkerboard Design Tulu Oushak Area Rug 46815
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Abstract Tribal Design Modern Handmade Contemporary Area Rug 11066
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Silk & Metallic Thread Vintage Turkish Hereke Prayer Design Floral Rug 73135
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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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