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What are the most popular Oriental rug colors

Color is the spice of life. You’ll forgive us if we chose to paraphrase a popular phrase  today with our own twist, we hope! The truth is color is everywhere. It helps us pick out  the vehicle we drive, the clothes we wear, and how our homes look. Along with the  latter comes the choice of color for your living area’s accent pieces. Oriental Rugs, with  their exquisite designs and stellar craftsmanship, come in a variety of tones and hues.  Let’s take a brief look at the most popular Oriental rug colors and some of the thought  processes behind those color choices. 

Oriental rug colors

Green Oriental Rugs 

Did you know that in some sects of faith, green is considered to be a holy color? It’s for  this reason that green is used incredibly sparingly. While not a “popular” color, we  thought it was a good idea to explain why green would be absent from this list of  popular Oriental rug colors. When utilized, it often connects back to the renewal of life. 

Red Oriental Rugs  

Red may be the most popular color in Oriental rugs. It has many meanings when used  in a Persian rug. One of the most popular meanings is the high energy associated with  passion — almost akin to fire. It also reminds us visually of both faith and virility (see  our next color…). 

Brown in an Oriental Rug 

We wouldn’t be surprised if the visually similar red and brown overlap in your mind. The  nature of the color wheel, especially if it’s a deeper, dark red, can lend itself to  appearing brown. 

That being said, the color brown in a Persian rug plays a different role, symbolizing  fertility in contrast to the color red and its virility. It’s a subtle, yet distinct difference. 

Oriental Rugs with Blue in them 

When you think of strength, do you think of blue? In Persian rug design, the answer  would be yes! It can also reflect a desire for solitude as well as looking affectionately  toward the afterlife. 

Oriental rug colors

Yellow and Orange 

Yellow is yet another popular color, often incorporated whenever the weaver wants to  express joy. As yellow is the color most often associated with the sun, yellow brings  with it vibrancy and life. 

Orange is also associated with the sun, though to add this color to an Oriental rug is to  symbolize humility. And yes, one can be both joyful and humble simultaneously. 

Oriental Rugs with Gold or White 

It may not surprise you to learn that gold is reflective of wealth and prosperity in a  Persian rug design. On the other hand, white often reflects purity. They might feel  related, but can be interesting contrasts if used correctly.

The most popular Oriental Rug colors are available at Rug Source! From traditional to modern and more, we offer an extensive inventory of rugs for your  home including all of the most popular Oriental rug colors. Our team can help you  browse our selection at our showroom located at 7215 Smith Corners Boulevard in  Charlotte. And if you’re from out of the area but in need of assistance, don’t hesitate to  give us a call at 980-422-4080!