Rug Types A to Z

A garden design split into square or diamond panels, each filled with flowers, trees or small motifs.

Best for: Living rooms and dining rooms

A flat-woven rug with raised, embossed patterns that stand out from the surface. 'Barjasta' means raised.

Best for: Living rooms, hallways and layering

Small, pillow-sized Baluchi weavings. 'Balisht' means pillow.

Best for: Cushions, side tables, small spaces

Deep reds, navy and dark browns with tribal geometric patterns and a soft, silky wool. Our family's speciality.

Best for: Warm, cosy rooms and traditional homes

Rows of repeating octagon shapes called 'guls', usually on a red background.

Best for: Living rooms, bedrooms, offices

A flat-woven cotton rug with no pile, light and easy to wash, often in stripes or simple patterns.

Best for: Kitchens, kids' rooms, verandas

Large octagon 'elephant's foot' shapes in bold rows. 'Fil-pa' means elephant's foot.

Best for: Large rooms that need a strong pattern

A thick, chunky rug with a simple design: open colour, small shapes and sometimes little animals or trees.

Best for: Modern, relaxed rooms and kids' rooms

A big, angular centre medallion with bold corners in red, navy and ivory. Very hard-wearing.

Best for: Busy living rooms and dining rooms

Curving floral medallions and fine detail, in rich reds and blues.

Best for: Formal living rooms and drawing rooms

Bold geometric stars and medallions in bright reds, greens and blues, with a thick, chunky pile.

Best for: Modern and traditional rooms alike

A deep, glowing red with dark repeating guls and a soft, shiny wool.

Best for: Bedrooms and living rooms

A tribal rug with repeating geometric patterns in warm, earthy reds.

Best for: Traditional and rustic rooms

Flat-woven with no pile, so it is thin and light. Bright geometric patterns that look the same on both sides.

Best for: Kitchens, hallways, walls, layering

A flat-woven kilim with bold geometric bands and diamonds.

Best for: Hallways, living rooms, layering

A light, colourful kilim with simple geometric patterns.

Best for: Bedrooms, kids' rooms, throws

Star and octagon medallions packed with detail, in soft natural dye colours.

Best for: Living rooms and dining rooms

A tribal rug with simple, bold geometric shapes and warm colours.

Best for: Rustic and traditional rooms

Baluchi designs in natural wool shades of ivory, brown and grey.

Best for: Calm, neutral rooms

Classic hand-knotted designs: medallions, flowers and borders in rich traditional colours.

Best for: Every room

Soft, muted colours like peach, beige and blue-grey, with large, airy flowers.

Best for: Modern and light, airy rooms

Vintage rugs washed and re-dyed in one bold colour, so the old pattern shows through softly.

Best for: Modern rooms that need a pop of colour

Rugs that show a picture: landscapes, animals or scenes. Often hung on walls.

Best for: Wall hangings and feature walls

An arch (mihrab) design at one end, sized for one person to pray on.

Best for: Prayer and gifts

Hand-woven bags with two pockets, made for carrying on horseback. Today used as cushions and decor.

Best for: Floor cushions and wall decor

'Shikargah' means hunting ground. Shows animals and hunting scenes among trees and flowers.

Best for: Feature rugs and wall hangings

A tribal design with diamond medallions, small animals and bright reds and blues.

Best for: Living rooms and studies

A flat weave with wrapped threads, so it is thicker and stronger than a kilim, with a braided look.

Best for: Living rooms and hallways

A rich, royal-style design with detailed flowers and elegant borders.

Best for: Drawing rooms and formal spaces

Large round flowers and medallions in bright colours, inspired by embroidered textiles.

Best for: Bedrooms and colourful rooms

A tree growing up the rug, with branches, flowers and birds. A symbol of life and growth.

Best for: Living rooms, offices and wall hangings

Patterns passed down through families of weavers, often geometric and full of character.

Best for: Warm, homely rooms

Kilims coloured with natural plant dyes, giving soft, earthy shades that age beautifully.

Best for: Natural, calm rooms

Older rugs with a softly faded, lived-in look. Each rug's age is in its specifications.

Best for: Character pieces for any room

Tribal pictorial rugs where modern objects are woven into traditional designs, telling a story.

Best for: Collectors and feature walls

Large, flowing flowers and vines in soft, natural colours, often with an open background.

Best for: Living rooms and bedrooms