Every weaving tradition in our collection comes from a specific place, a specific people, and a specific set of design principles refined over centuries. Understanding the differences helps you find not just a rug you like the look of, but one that genuinely suits your space and holds its value over time.

Kazak Rugs: Bold Caucasian geometric medallions in deep reds, indigo blues and ivory. Hand-knotted in Afghanistan from Ghazni wool with natural vegetable dyes. The strongest graphic presence of any rug type in our collection.

Bokhara Rugs: Classic repeating octagonal gul motifs in deep reds and jewel tones. Hand-knotted in Pakistan with a dense, upright pile. One of the most recognizable patterns in the Oriental rug tradition.

Ziegler Rugs: Oversized muted florals on soft ivory and beige grounds. Originally designed in the 19th century for Western taste, now one of the most sought-after styles in contemporary interior design.

Oushak Rugs: Spacious floral fields in warm ivory, dusty gold and faded terracotta. Woven in Turkey using centuries-old Anatolian techniques. The most versatile rug in any collection, works in traditional, transitional and modern interiors equally.

Baluchi Rugs: Intricate geometric patterns from the tribal weavers of the Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran border region. Deep reds, navy blues and rich browns on a wool foundation. Understated and durable.

Khal Mohammadi Rugs: Layered deep reds with precise Turkmen gul patterns. Hand-knotted in northern Afghanistan. One of the most densely patterned and richly colored styles in Afghan weaving.

Kilim Rugs: Flat-woven Afghan and Turkish kilims in bold tribal patterns. Lightweight, easy to clean, and suitable for high-traffic areas. Also includes Mashwani combination kilims with alternating flat weave and knotted pile sections.

Gabbeh Rugs: Thick pile, abstract tribal fields and loosely geometric designs from southern Afghanistan. The most relaxed and expressive style in the Afghan weaving tradition.

Runner Rugs: Hand-knotted runners in all major styles for hallways, staircases and entryways. Available in multiple lengths.

Every rug in our collection is one of a kind, hand-knotted by skilled weavers in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey, and sourced directly by ALRUG since 2002. Free worldwide shipping on every order.