Pattern Definition

There are many different types of patterns that can be found on a rug. Here is a quick run down of what each pattern is and what it will look like. Have fun & chose your patterns wisely.

Herati pattern A design consisting of a flower in a diamond, with leaves outside and parallel to the diamond's sides.

Kilim A tapestry-like woven rug.

Baktiari Recognizable by its repeating diamond pattern. Originated by the Baktiari tribes of ancient Persia, the design is among the oldest still in popular use.

Aubusson

The Aubusson design is named after a town in central France where the design originated. The town of Aubusson was noted for its carpets and tapestries since the 15th century.

Heriz Named after a small region in northwest Persia (modern day Iran), the characteristic Heriz design is its dominant eight point geometric central medallion and bold corner motifs related to the central design.

Isfahan Named after the capital of the Persian empire founded in 500 BC, located in central Persia. The design is noted for its arabesque vines, flowerheads and palmettes usually surrounding a central medallion with corner designs adapted from the medallion.

Kashan The Kashan design is named after the city in central Iran between Isfahan and Tehran where the design originated. Kashan has been renown for its rugs for centuries and also as the city from which the three Wise Men left to follow the star of Bethlehem.

Kirman Named after the city in southeast Iran where the design originated, the beauty of the Kirman design is its central, softly curving, floral medallion, a quarter of which is generally repeated in each of the four corners. The border has delicately designed flowers and scrolls.

Sarouk Named after a small village on the edge of the Ferahan region in western Persia where the design originated. The Sarouk design generally used a center medallion on a field of exquisite, detached, floral sprays with a simple border in a contrasting color. It is rich in detail of its leaves, buds and flowers and is known for keeping the design similar in its field, medallion, corners and borders.

Prayer Rug A rug with a representation of mosque or arched prayer area. Columns may be shown supporting the arch with a lamp hanging from the arch’s apex.

Color your Space

Since we have already discussed the summer color trends of 2009, I want to reiterate the importance of color in rooms. When buying a rug you are always looking for a certain feel and or appeal. Here are a few tips to help you create the type of space you have always wanted with certain rug colors.

- To make a room appear smaller or cozier, use warm colors to bring the room inward.

- Dark colors and warm colors advace.

- Cool colors recede. So with these colors you can make your room look larger.

- Dark floor coverings make the floor seem smaller, it also defines the edges of a room and draws the eye downward.

Those are our handy tips on color and space for the day.

Stay tuned for the fall color trends of 2009.