Red Oriental Rugs

Red rugs in the oriental style

No colour shapes the image of the oriental rug as strongly as red. Traditionally it was obtained from madder root, and to this day it is the ground colour of countless city, village and nomadic rugs. Red looks warm, lively and inviting – in a room with calm furniture, a red oriental rug becomes the centrepiece. This page shows only oriental rugs in red, dark red, light red, burgundy and wine red; you will find modern red rugs in our Red Rugs collection.

Bidjar, Hamadan, Baluch and more

The largest group is made up of Bidjar rugs, known for their dense, robust knotting. Hamadan rugs, Hosseinabad and Qaraja rugs with bold village patterns come from western and north-western Persia. Nomadic, often geometric patterns feature on Baluch rugs and on Shiraz, Turkaman and Khal-Mohammadi rugs. The classic city rug is represented by Keshan rugs and Tabriz rugs in 50 Raj; there are also Ziegler rugs.

Material, knotting and age

Almost all red oriental rugs in our range are hand-knotted, and some are handwoven. The pile is mostly new wool, on many rugs Kurk wool; some contain silk. Most come from Persia, a large proportion from Afghanistan, and a few from Pakistan, India and China. Alongside new rugs, you will find older pieces aged 25 to 50 years and some semi-antique rugs.

Sizes and shapes

Our red oriental rugs come in almost every size – from small formats such as 80 x 120 cm up to 200 x 300 cm and larger. For hallways and stairs there is a large selection of red oriental runners, as well as round and square oriental rugs.

Furnishing with a red oriental rug

Red needs space to make its impact. With white walls, light floors and simple furniture, a red oriental rug unfolds its full power. Dark wood and leather emphasise its classic character, while grey and black give it a modern touch. A dark red or burgundy rug looks calmer and also suits bedrooms and libraries.

Frequently asked questions about red oriental rugs

Why are so many oriental rugs red?

In the past, red could be obtained from madder root in many gradations and was therefore widespread in almost all knotting regions. To this day it is the most common ground colour of classic oriental rugs.

What distinguishes city, village and nomadic rugs?

City rugs such as Keshan or Tabriz feature fine, often floral patterns. Village rugs such as Hamadan have bolder, simpler patterns, while nomadic rugs such as Baluch or Shiraz mostly show geometric motifs.

Can a red oriental rug be combined with modern furniture?

Yes. A red oriental rug looks particularly exciting with clean shapes in white, grey or black. A muted red or burgundy blends in more calmly than a bright light red.