Rug types

Oriental rugs differ in knotting technique, visual language, and intended use — discover the main categories.

Persian rugs

The pinnacle of oriental carpets — hand-knotted in Iran with centuries-old tradition and unmatched variety.

63 styles

Knotted on portable looms out in the wilderness — nomadic rugs tell stories of life on the move and the natural world.

15 styles

Flat-woven, pile-free rugs — kilims captivate with bold graphic patterns and versatile use anywhere in the home.

4 styles

Coarsely knotted with a long pile and abstract motifs — Gabbehs are the modern classics among oriental rugs.

1 style

Named after the Swiss trading house — Ziegler rugs combine oriental patterns with a Western sense of color.

1 style

Antique and semi-antique rugs with natural patina — every piece a one-of-a-kind with its own story.

Modern interpretations of oriental knotting — where tradition meets contemporary design.

2 styles

Rugs made from pure silk are considered the most refined form of the knotting craft — exceptionally fine, lustrous, and valuable.

8 styles

Berber rugs from North Africa stand out through minimalist patterns and thick, heavy wool.

1 style

Rugs with at least 50 to 100 years of history — with natural patina, rarer and more valuable than newly made pieces.

Pictorial rugs depict figurative scenes — portraits, mythological motifs, or scenes drawn from nature and history.

Patchwork rugs are stitched together from fragments of older carpets, redyed, and re-assembled into modern one-offs.