The other end of the carpet spectrum is the casual village carpets. These carpets were woven in small villages, and sometimes, by nomadic tribes as they moved from their summer to winter pastures. They often feature brighter color combinations that are as bold and vibrant as the people who created them.
These carpets might follow a specific pattern that is characteristic of the area, or that mimics carpets created in nearby cities. However, there are usually signs that let you know that the weaver had a degree of individual design freedom in the piece. They were not created with a pattern but were the result of motifs and tribal symbols handed down orally through song and poem from grandmother, to mother, to daughter.
Village casual rugs were a family affair, and often, there is a variation from one end of the rug to the other. The borders and motifs are not as precise, sometimes, looking as if they were squeezed in at the last minute. They have a more organic, folk art feel that gives them their charm and personality. Village carpets have a more casual feel and create a feeling of liveliness in the room with their playful and intense colors.