BASIC RUG STYLES from India

Thanks to the innovation and creativity of area rug designers, manufacturers and importers, an ever-broadening spectrum of value-conscious consumers can grace their home with a genuine handcrafted rug from India.

The following information will help guide you to the Indian rug that will match your taste and budget:


BASIC RUG STYLES: There are three basic styles of hand-woven Indian rugs: Traditional, Transitional, and Contemporary. And there are a multitude of designs and color combinations available in each of these categories.


Following is a brief description of the basic styles:


TRADITIONAL


Atlantis Collection


The classic “Oriental” carpet, traditional style rugs are inspired by the ornate and intricate Persian and Indo-Persian patterns and rich colors that were the wellspring of India’s rug-weaving industry.


TRANSITIONAL


Oushak Collection


Transitional style rugs are adaptations of the classic Persian, Indo-Persian, and other traditional Oriental rug patterns. They are characterized by more muted and subtle color palettes, more open designs, and intricate patterns most often inspired by nature.



CONTEMPORARY

Sahara Collection


Fanciful, fashionable, and eye-catching, contemporary style rugs are the perfect accents for a residential or commercial space whose design and furnishings are distinctly modern.



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