Size

Handmade rugs are made in different sizes and shapes. Only rectangular shapes rug have been assigned standard sizes because most handmade area rugs are rectangular. More...

Color

In creating a handmade rug, one of the most important elements is color. Colors can be derived from natural dyes or synthetic dyes. More...

Layout

Layout is the overall arrangement of motifs or objects woven into a rug. All area rugs can be divided into three major layouts of medallion, all-over, or one-sided. More...

Pattern

We could define pattern as the way lines are used to form shapes on a rug. In the rug industry, pattern is divided into the three categories of curvilinear, geometric, and pictorial. More...

Style

Style could be defined as the way different motifs, colors and patterns give character to a area rug. More...

Make

This attribute determines where a rug is actually made. It is possible that a rug is of Persian style, but it is made in India. More...

Pile

Pile refers to the material (fiber) used for weaving rugs. The main pile materials are wool, silk and cotton. More...

Weave

Weave refers to the technique used in weaving handmade rugs. There are two major weaving techniques: pile weave and flat weave. More...

Foundation

Foundation refers to the basic structural components of handmade rugs. These components consist of warps and wefts. More...

Knot

Pile-woven or knotted rugs are created by knots. The two predominant types of knots are asymmetrical and symmetrical. More...

Category

Handmade area rugs are produced in different settings referred to as category. Handmade rugs are generally woven in the settings of nomadic, village, workshop or master workshop. More...

Age

The age attribute specifies how old a rug is. There are three major timelines: antique rugs, semi-antique rugs and contemporary area rugs. More...

Condition

Handmade rugs are classified according to their overall condition. In the handmade rug industry these conditions are fine, average and worn. More...