Allover Design Rugs | Antique, Vintage and Modern Carpets | Nazmiyal

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Ivory Antique Gallery Size Persian Bidjar Rug 70552 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Antique Persian Bidjar Rug 70552 by Nazmiyal NYC

Gallery Size Antique Persian Bidjar Herati Rug 70552

8 ft 7 in x 19 ft 6 in (2.62 m x 5.94 m)

large antique vase design persian tabriz rug 49196 Nazmiyal

large antique vase design persian tabriz rug 49196 border Nazmiyal

Large Antique Vase Design Persian Tabriz Rug 49196

12 ft 10 in x 19 ft 6 in (3.91 m x 5.94 m)

Large Floral Antique Agra Rug 50261 by Nazmiyal Rugs Collection

Center of Large Floral Antique Agra Rug 50261 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Gold Antique Indian Agra Rug 50261

16 ft x 19 ft 6 in (4.88 m x 5.94 m)

Antique Persian Bakshaish Rug 44812 Large Image

Large Size Minimalist Cream Color Open Field Design Antique Tribal Geometric 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Rug 44812

15 ft 2 in x 19 ft 6 in (4.62 m x 5.94 m)

Antique Hooked American Rug 43683 Nazmiyal

Soft Light Color European Flower Pattern Large Antique American 19th Century Hooked Rug 43683

11 ft x 19 ft 6 in (3.35 m x 5.94 m)

Large Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73819 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Detail of Large Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73819 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Beautiful Neutral Tone Floral Trim Large Antique Persian Malayer Rug 73819

10 ft 5 in x 19 ft 5 in (3.17 m x 5.92 m)

Large Calming Tones Ivory Cream Modern Chic Decorative Area Rug 11837 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Large Calming Tones Ivory Cream Modern Chic Decorative Area Rug 11837 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Calming Tones Ivory Cream Modern Chic Decorative Area Rug 11837

14 ft 6 in x 19 ft 5 in (4.42 m x 5.92 m)

Large Antique Turkish Oushak Rug 74052 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Beautiful Large Antique Turkish Oushak Geometric Allover Rug 74052

14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.44 m x 5.89 m)

Large Antique Chinese Peking Rug 73915 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Floor View of Large Antique Chinese Peking Rug 73915 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Blue and Ivory Antique Chinese Geometric Peking Rug 73915

13 ft 6 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.11 m x 5.89 m)

Large Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug 73862 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Large Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug 73862 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Colorful Pictorial Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Runner Rug 73862

5 ft x 19 ft 4 in (1.52 m x 5.89 m)

Large Antique Needlepoint French Oriental Rug 43635 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Antique Needlepoint French Oriental Rug 43635

10 ft 3 in x 19 ft 4 in (3.12 m x 5.89 m)

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Size Rug 43791 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Farahan Gallery Size Rug 43791

7 ft x 19 ft 4 in (2.13 m x 5.89 m)

Large Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 70279 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Weave of Large Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 70279 from Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC

Large Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 70279

14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 4 in (4.37 m x 5.89 m)

Whispers of Indigo Antique Malayer Runner Rug 72048 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Antique Persian Malayer Runner Rug 72048 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Whispers of Indigo Antique Malayer Runner Rug 72048

3 ft 5 in x 19 ft 3 in (1.04 m x 5.87 m)

Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73592 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73592 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunning Large Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 73592

13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 3 in (4.01 m x 5.87 m)

Large Antique North West Persia Rug 73405 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor of Large Antique North West Persia Rug 73405 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whimsical Charm Large Antique North West Persia Rug 73405

13 ft 4 in x 19 ft 3 in (4.06 m x 5.87 m)

Antique Persian Heriz Runner Rug 73246 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Antique Persian Heriz Serapi Runner Rug 73246

3 ft x 19 ft 3 in (0.91 m x 5.87 m)

Beautifully Decorative Large Size Neutral Cream Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Contemporary Rug 11800 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View of Beautifully Decorative Large Size Neutral Cream Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Contemporary Rug 11800 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Neutral Cream Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Contemporary Rug 11800

12 ft 7 in x 19 ft 3 in (3.84 m x 5.87 m)

Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 71531 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 71531 Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 71531

11 ft 4 in x 19 ft 3 in (3.45 m x 5.87 m)

Large Modern Persian Sultanabad Rug 74324 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Large Modern Persian Sultanabad Floral Allover Rug 74324

13 ft 10 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.22 m x 5.84 m)

Large Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug 11830 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Side Of Large Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug 11830 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug 11830

14 ft 7 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.44 m x 5.84 m)

Large Chic Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug 11816 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Whole View Of Large Chic Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug 11816 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Chic Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug 11816

14 ft x 19 ft 2 in (4.27 m x 5.84 m)

Large Primitive Design Modern Distressed Area Rug 60949 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Texture Of Large Primitive Design Modern Distressed Area Rug 60949 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Primitive Design Modern Moroccan Area Rug 60949

14 ft 6 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.42 m x 5.84 m)

Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 49517 Nazmiyal

antique large khorassan persian rug 49517 pile Nazmiyal

Large Blue Background Classic Traditional Floral Design Antique Persian Khorassan Rug 49517

13 ft 3 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.04 m x 5.84 m)

Large Antique Persian Tabriz Rug 48729

Full Large Antique Ivory Haji Jalili Persian Tavriz rug 48729 by Nazmiyal

Finely Woven Large Size Beautiful Antique Ivory Haji Jalili Persian Tabriz Rug 48729

13 ft x 19 ft 2 in (3.96 m x 5.84 m)

Antique Agra Oriental Rug 43400 Nazmiyal

Floor view of Antique Agra Oriental Rug 43400 Nazmiyal

Neutral Color Large Size Antique Tribal Paisley Boteh Design Indian Agra Rug 43400

14 ft 5 in x 19 ft 2 in (4.39 m x 5.84 m)

Beautifully Casual Grey Color Geometric Tribal Deign Large Size Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug 11839 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top of Beautifully Casual Grey Color Geometric Tribal Deign Large Size Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug 11839 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Grey Geometric Deign Large Size Modern Flatweave Kilim Rug 11839

14 ft 4 in x 19 ft 1 in (4.37 m x 5.82 m)

Large Primitive Motifs Modern Contemporary Rug 11825 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Primitive Motifs Modern Contemporary Rug 11825

13 ft 8 in x 19 ft 1 in (4.17 m x 5.82 m)

Large Trendy Tribal Design Modern Decorative Area Rug 11809 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Top Of Large Trendy Tribal Design Modern Decorative Area Rug 11809 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Large Trendy Design Modern Decorative Area Rug 11809

13 ft 2 in x 19 ft 1 in (4.01 m x 5.82 m)

Large Square Antique Agra Indian Rug 44615 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

antique agra indian rug 44615 field Nazmiyal

Large Square Antique Agra Indian Rug 44615

18 ft x 19 ft 1 in (5.49 m x 5.82 m)

Large Antique Turkish Arts and Crafts Rug 73876 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Stunning Large Antique Indian Arts and Crafts Inspired Rug 73876

14 ft 9 in x 19 ft (4.5 m x 5.79 m)

Graceful Antique Turkish Oushak Large Rug with Subtle Pastel Tones and Soft Allover Design 73766 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Floor View of Graceful Antique Turkish Oushak Large Rug with Subtle Pastel Tones and Soft Allover Design 73766 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Graceful Antique Turkish Oushak Large Rug with Subtle Pastel Tones and Soft Allover Design 73766

14 ft 4 in x 19 ft (4.37 m x 5.79 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.