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When we select new rug patterns for the site, we often consider the historical significance of their general styling. With this in mind, we will intermittently explain what one of the genres means. So be sure to check back from time to time to learn more about area rugs.

I am going to start this training camp with the exciting world of Traditional Rugs. This grouping is made up of several very distinct patterns.

The first is Sarouk.

A sarouk pattern is easily recognized by its groupings of floral bouquets. Oftentimes a sarouk will have a large floral burst in the center with smaller sprays along the edges of the pattern. A sarouk is considered to be a more casual traditional pattern. A sarouk being placed in a sun room or a brightly colored living room will enliven the spaced with balanced freshness. Rugs with a sarouk pattern can be viewed on our site by clicking on the red sarouk red above, from our Patina Collection.

The second area rug that falls under a traditional category is the Medallion.

This category is really straight forward. The essential part of a Medallion rug is the round design in the very center of the pattern. One other thing is the symmetry of a Medallion rug pattern. Medallion rugs are often used in settings that are very formal. Examples include a dressy living room or a formal dining room. The great thing about many of our Medallion rugs is their fibers are usually synthetic so using them in a dining room is ideal.

The third area rug that falls under a traditional category is Kirman Panel.Rugs that fall under a Kirman Panel grouping are pretty straight forward. They are classified by a panel of differing colors. The panel may be as the one above is, or it may be a boxed panel. Kirman Panels are an interesting bunch of patterns because they can be either really dressy or really casual or even rustic depending on the pattern itself and the setting that it is being used in. Often Kirman Panel rugs are called chameleons.

OK...that's all for now. Check back in from time to time though. There are a whole lot of rug groupings that fall under the "Traditional" grouping. Thanks for reading, and be sure to check back. Next time we will discuss rugs that are traditional in the Herati, Neo-Classical, and Floral categories.

Happy viewing!