Elegant Persian rugs tend to fall into two categories. The first group is the city rugs. These elegant area rugs were made in traditional weaving centers, some of which date back to the 16th century. These rugs are easy to spot. They were created with precision, and the design is mirrored precisely horizontally and vertically.
In elegant city rugs, the colors are even and without variation, indicating a highly controlled process. The colors often follow the conventions of the time. There were woven by trained hands using a pattern that was formally laid out. These city rugs can have intricate levels of detail. They create a highly-formal and polished feel in the room. They are the carpets created for kings.