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Page 13: Modern Rugs, Contemporary Designs for Today’s Interiors

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Tribal Motifs Geometric Modern Brown and Cream Rug 11462 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsSide Of Tribal Motifs Geometric Modern Brown And Cream Rug 11462 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Tribal Motifs Geometric Modern Brown and Cream Rug 11462

9 ft 5 in x 11 ft 10 in (2.87 m x 3.61 m)

$9,500.00

Modern Turkish Rag Rug 72212 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Modern Turkish Rag Rug 72212 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Colorful Room Size Modern Turkish Rag Rug 72212

9 ft 8 in x 11 ft 10 in (2.95 m x 3.61 m)

$5,850.00

The Huari Design Kilim Rug By Genaro Rivas 60865 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of The Huari Design Kilim Rug By Genaro Rivas 60865 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Rectangular The Huari Design Kilim Rug By Genaro Rivas 60865

9 ft x 11 ft 10 in (2.74 m x 3.61 m)

$8,500.00

Modern Central Asian Oushak Rug 61290 by Nazmiyal RugsNew
Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74174 by Nazmiyal RugsFloor View of Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug 74174 by Nazmiyal Rugs
Modern Central Asian Neutral Tone Abstract Pattern Rug 12392 by Nazmiyal RugFloor View of Modern Central Asian Neutral Tone Abstract Pattern Rug 12392 by Nazmiyal Rug

Decorative Contemporary Colorfully Accented Neutral Tone Rug 12392

8 ft 8 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.64 m x 3.58 m)

$8,950.00

Desert Haze Handwoven Contemporary Rug in Shifting Sandstone Tones 12284 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Desert Haze Handwoven Contemporary Rug in Shifting Sandstone Tones 12284

9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.79 m x 3.58 m)

$8,600.00

Modern Multicolor Grid Rug 12339 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Modern Multicolor Grid Rug 12339

8 ft 11 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.72 m x 3.58 m)

$8,350.00

Silk And Wool Lotus Blossom Chinese Style Rug 61138 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsTop of Silk Wool Lotus Blossom Chinese Style Rug 61138 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Silk And Wool Lotus Blossom Chinese Style Rug 61138

8 ft 9 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.67 m x 3.58 m)

$12,750.00

Ivory Cream Background Brown Color Geometric Square Pattern Modern Room Size Area Rug 11414 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View of Ivory Cream Background Brown Color Geometric Square Pattern Modern Room Size Area Rug 11414 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Ivory Cream and Brown Geometric Square Pattern Modern Room Size Rug 11414

8 ft 7 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.62 m x 3.58 m)

$8,600.00

Allover Geometric Design Modern Contemporary Gray Color Area Rug 11412 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View of Allover Geometric Design Modern Contemporary Gray Color Area Rug 11412 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs

Allover Geometric Design Modern Contemporary Gray Color Area Rug 11412

9 ft 1 in x 11 ft 9 in (2.77 m x 3.58 m)

$9,150.00

Animal Motif Silk Modern Chinese Rug 49923 NazmiyalAnimal Motif Silk Modern Chinese Rug 49923 Border Peacock Nazmiyal

Modern Animal Motif Silk Chinese Area Rug 49923

9 ft x 11 ft 9 in (2.74 m x 3.58 m)

$26,000.00

Modern Swedish Style Kilim Rug 74394 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Grid-Pattern Mid-Century Modern Swedish Flatweave Rug 74394

9 ft 1 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.77 m x 3.56 m)

$6,350.00

Modern Central Asian Accented Neutral Rug 12398 by Nazmiyal RugsTop of Modern Central Asian Accented Neutral Rug 12398 by Nazmiyal Rugs

Modern-Contemporary Checkerboard Pattern Rug 12398

9 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.79 m x 3.56 m)

$9,500.00

Beautifully Classic Persian Heriz Medallion Design Modern Room Size Area Rug 11525 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View of Beautifully Classic Persian Heriz Medallion Design Modern Room Size Area Rug 11525 by Nazmiyal Antique Rugs
Brown Tone Minimalist Contemporary Area Rug 11533 by Nazmiyal Antique RugsWhole View Of Brown Tone Minimalist Contemporary Area Rug 11533 by Nazmiyal Collection

Brown Tone Minimalist Contemporary Area Rug 11533

9 ft 6 in x 11 ft 8 in (2.9 m x 3.56 m)

$9,450.00

Frequently Asked Questions

A modern rug is a newly produced rug designed with contemporary aesthetics—abstract, geometric, tonal, or minimalist—rather than traditional regional motifs. Modern refers to the design approach, not a specific weaving technique: modern rugs can be hand-knotted, hand-loomed, or flatwoven. What distinguishes them from vintage or antique rugs is when they were made and how they were designed.
The best ones are. Hand-knotted and hand-loomed modern rugs represent the top tier of the category and are made by skilled artisans, sometimes taking months or years to complete depending on size and complexity. Mass-market modern rugs are typically machine-made, which is why construction is the first thing to evaluate. Every listing in the Nazmiyal Collection clearly states whether a rug is hand-knotted, hand-loomed, or flatwoven.
The terms overlap significantly and are often used interchangeably. In the trade, contemporary sometimes implies a broader, more trend-responsive aesthetic reflecting what's currently happening in interior design, while modern often implies something slightly more structured and deliberately composed. For practical purposes, searching either term returns much of the same inventory.
Evaluate four things: the fiber (genuine wool, silk, or a stated blend versus synthetic), the construction (hand-knotted or hand-loomed versus machine-made), the finishing (whether it lays flat with clean edges and a stable shape), and the dye quality (whether the color on the back matches the front). In a showroom you can assess all four directly; when buying remotely, honest descriptions and detailed photographs from a trustworthy dealer are essential.
For most living rooms, an 8x10 is the minimum that reads as intentional, and a 9x12 or 10x14 is often better. The standard guidance is that all front legs of major seating should sit on the rug, ideally all four legs of each piece. If there's any doubt about size, choosing larger rather than smaller almost always looks more considered.
Yes, often beautifully. A clean, tonal or geometric modern rug can act as a neutral ground that lets older furniture and art read more clearly. The contrast between a crisp modern rug and an antique piece can be more interesting than matching periods, as long as one element—usually the rug—anchors the room and everything else responds to it.
In many cases, yes. A number of designs are available for custom production in specific sizes, proportions, and color adjustments, though lead times and minimums vary by piece. Contacting the Nazmiyal team directly is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific rug or design can be produced to custom specifications.
The modern rugs in the Nazmiyal Collection come primarily from Afghanistan, Nepal, India, and Turkey—regions with deep weaving traditions and access to high-quality wool and skilled artisans. Pieces from other origins are also carried when the quality meets Nazmiyal's standards, and the origin is stated clearly in each listing.