{"id":1785,"date":"2022-09-01T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/98.87.68.78\/what-are-the-most-popular-oriental-rugs\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T19:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:11:50","slug":"what-are-the-most-popular-oriental-rugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/what-are-the-most-popular-oriental-rugs\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the most popular Oriental rugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many homeowners don\u2019t think much about the speci\ufb01c shape of a rug. They simply know that they need one for their living or dining room and it needs to match the general aesthetic of the space. However, when you stop and think about it for a moment, \u201cvariety is the spice of life\u201d as the saying goes. When you apply that to <a href=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/oriental-rugs\">Oriental rugs<\/a>, it means that they come in various styles and designs. Here are the top three most popular Oriental <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/\" title=\"rug\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">rug<\/a> shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-1-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Square Oriental rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Let\u2019s start with square Oriental rugs. As you may remember from geometry (or life in general), for an object to be square it has to have the same length and width. For example, Instagram is known for and popularized the square photo, though as smartphone sizes have increased Instagram has gradually shifted away from square photos exclusively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Square rugs, therefore, as one of the most popular Oriental rug shapes, will have the same length and width for all four sides. You can shift it around, and it\u2019ll \ufb01ll the same space no matter the orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Rectangular Oriental rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Rectangular, however, has parallel sides of varying lengths. The sides that make up the length will generally be longer than the sides that make up the height. Because of this, it&#8217;s one of the most popular Oriental rug shapes. It gives the owner some \ufb02exibility as they can rotate the rug to \ufb01ll a space sometimes easier than a square rug, especially as homeowners frequently put the long side of an Oriental rug alongside the long side of their sofa or couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Circular Oriental rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Finally, a less common but still one of the most popular Oriental rug shapes is circular. These can be oval (so similar to a rectangular rug) or pure circles (similar to a square rug with equal distance from the center to the edge all the way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/rugsource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Most-popular-Oriental-rug-shapes-Image-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Other Oriental rug shapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In addition to these three primary types, you can also \ufb01nd other shapes. Some options include octagonal and runners. While the latter is technically a rectangular rug, it\u2019s a bit di\ufb00erent than the others we described above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>What is similar about each of the most popular Oriental rug shapes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Each of the di\ufb00erent types of Oriental rugs shares several similarities. These include the materials that the weaver used in the rug\u2019s construction as well as being a hand-woven product. Naturally, they all carry cultural in\ufb02uences from the same geographic region, primarily Eastern Asia. And \ufb01nally, the weft and weave (regardless of the shape) will be universally true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Rug Source is your headquarters for all shapes and sizes of Oriental Rugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our showroom carries Oriental rugs in all shapes, sizes, styles, and designs. We have a full line-up designed to meet the needs of our customers, regardless of their chosen aesthetic. For those outside of the <a href=\"https:\/\/charlottenc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlotte<\/a> area, we o\ufb00er free, three-day shipping on most orders.<br>Ready to \ufb01nd your next Oriental rug? Then stop by our showroom on Smith Corners Boulevard or visit our expansive catalog online here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many homeowners don\u2019t think much about the speci\ufb01c shape of a rug. 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