Many homeowners don’t think much about the specific 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, “variety is the spice of life” as the saying goes. When you apply that to Oriental rugs, it means that they come in various styles and designs. Here are the top three most popular Oriental rug shapes.
Square Oriental rugs
Let’s 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.
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’ll fill the same space no matter the orientation.
Rectangular Oriental rugs
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’s one of the most popular Oriental rug shapes. It gives the owner some flexibility as they can rotate the rug to fill 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.
Circular Oriental rugs
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.
Other Oriental rug shapes
In addition to these three primary types, you can also find other shapes. Some options include octagonal and runners. While the latter is technically a rectangular rug, it’s a bit different than the others we described above.
What is similar about each of the most popular Oriental rug shapes?
Each of the different types of Oriental rugs shares several similarities. These include the materials that the weaver used in the rug’s construction as well as being a hand-woven product. Naturally, they all carry cultural influences from the same geographic region, primarily Eastern Asia. And finally, the weft and weave (regardless of the shape) will be universally true.
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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 Charlotte area, we offer free, three-day shipping on most orders.
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