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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Large Antique Soft Grey Blue Background Indian Rug 47602
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Large Decorative Soft Neutral Light Blue Abrash Tribal Nomadic Modern Rug 11817
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Large Bold Charcoal and Cream Modern Geometric Hollywood Regency Style Rug 11827
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Antique North West Persian Wide Hallway Gallery Rug 71176
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Gallery Size Antique Persian Bidjar Herati Rug 70552
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Large Antique Vase Design Persian Tabriz Rug 49196
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Large Modern Khotan Style Indian Rug 72978
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Large Modern Contemporary Flat Woven Brown Geometric Kilim Area Rug 11838
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Artistic Abstract Geometric Large Flat Weave Modern Contemporary Kilim Rug 11840
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Large Calming Tones Ivory Cream Modern Chic Decorative Area Rug 11837
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Large Ivory Geometric Design Central Asian Rug 11814
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Tribal Long Antique Navy Northwest Persian Runner Rug 49586
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Large Rustic Antique Persian Sultanabad Carpet 70279
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Large Neutral Cream Geometric Checkerboard Pattern Modern Contemporary Rug 11800
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Large Antique Persian Serapi Rug 71531
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Ivory Antique Persian Sultanabad Runner Rug 50412
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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Long Runner Rug 44441
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Large Decorative Modern Central Asian Rug 11830
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Large Chic Contemporary Brown Central Asian Rug 11816
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Large Primitive Design Modern Moroccan Area Rug 60949
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Large Allover Design Charcoal Color Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 70292
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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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