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.

5 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.