Traditional Rugs
We usually refer to persian and oriental rugs as traditional rugs. Traditional rugs originated in Persia, now Iran, and have since come to be made in various countries. Traditional rugs are generally classified as the "classical" area rugs. They can be considered as more formal, refined designs usually including much detail within the designs.
Originally, since rugs were made in Persia(Iran), they were made in various cities or towns. Rugs from each city are named after that city. Many famous names of traditional rugs (cities) are Sarouk, Kashan, Kerman, Bidjar, Tabriz, Isfahan and Naiin to name a few. These designs are representative of the city they were produced in. Today's traditional styles of rugs can be found made in India, Pakistan, China, Belgium, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Weavers in these countries have reproduced the original traditional designs as well as deviations on the originals.
Allover, Medallion and Open Field Designs
Traditional rugs can either be classified as allover designs, medallion designs or open field designs.
An Allover design is one that has a continuous pattern throughout the rug without a dominant center motif. A Medallion design is one that possesses a dominant center point, or medallion, that is either surrounded by design or by solid field. An Open field design is one in which there is a dominant center medallion with a large solid field of color around the medallion.
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| Tabriz Design - Medallion |
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| Kashan Design - Allover |
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