Difference between a Modern Rug and a Traditional Rug

Buying rugs specially the handmade ones is little expensive. So before purchasing, you must decide which style will be suitable for your home. One of the best ways to narrow down your search is to pick a style – Modern or traditional. Each style is unique hence it is important to know the differences before choosing a right rug for your home.

Traditional Rugs

Traditional rugs are always made with hand knotted techniques. Due to this technique they are highly durable. Let’s take a look at some of the designs of traditional rugs.

Keshan Design

Keshan design Features traditional Persian designs with a medallion in the centre and a wider border with extensive motifs and patterns. It is very old and traditional design pattern which originated in Persia in the 17th century. This design looks like a drum.

Royal Classic

The specialized weaving and super fine finishing touches result in a power-loomed collection of Royal Rugs, which looks like hand-carved rugs and have the durability and optimal quality of machine tufted rugs.

Heritage

The Heritage is a high density heat-set Polypropylene rug with a wool look pile. The 4400 has a traditional central medallion, surrounded by tonal vines and a complimentary border.

Kashqai Rugs

These captivate traditional rugs with its classic oriental and ethnic design motifs. The true essence of the range of Kashqai Rugs collection is their sophisticated and lavish designs that go into each other.

Modern Rugs

Modern or contemporary rugs always contain simple design with bright colours. These can be made with hand knotted or hand tufted technique. Let’s take a look at some of the modern rugs designs.

Stripes Design

A lot of individuals like stripe designs. These contain simple lines or stripes on the carpets and can be single or multi-colour.    

Geometrical Design

This design includes circles, squares, triangles, a combination of circle, oval, hexagonal etc.

Abstract Design

Abstract design is always unique. It includes the net of floral, flags, or something human type figure etc.

The Colour Difference
Traditional rugs are generally found in the shades of black, brown, red, maroon, navy blue, white and green and often contains traditional motifs including flowers and birds. It shows mainly the local cultures. While modern rugs typically contains vibrant colours such as ivory, yellow, blue.

Difference in Placement
For traditional home decor traditional rugs are best, these add a touch of luxury or style to your home. If you are planning to shift to a new house or apartment that contains modern interior than go for modern rugs.