12 Styles of Oriental & Persian Rugs: From Aubusson to Qashqai — Apartment Therapy Design Lessons
If you're a little hazy on the differences between traditional rug styles that are often labelled as "oriental," then read on. I've unraveled the Baluch from the Bokhara, the Kazak from the Kilim, but that's not all, oh no, that's not all! Ok, all Cat-in-the-Hat freestyling aside, let's break down some handwoven and handknotted rug styles.