Chiefly, there are three traditions in Oriental rug making such as Caucasian, Persian, and Turkish. Caucasian Oriental rugs have bright geometric patterns and come from the countries in the Caucasian mountains. There are very rare to find these Caucasian Oriental rugs in these days because the tradition has almost lost in this region. In late 19th century, best rugs from this region were made. There are several sub types of Caucasian rugs like Baku, Dagestan, Gendje, Karabagh, Kazak, Shirvan, and Talish rugs.

Oriental rugs like Persia can be found now in Iran. Persian Oriental floor rugs tend to have curved lines. These rugs are found in different regions of this country like Central Persian, Eastern Persian, Northwest Persian, Southern Persian, Southwestern Persian, and Western Persian. Rugs made by nomadic tribes would be smaller since they use smaller more portable looms. They also tend have bolder colors. Floor rugs made in cities or villages tend to be larger. Rug making became an industry in Persia and people were employed by workshops for the making rugs especially for selling. Oriental rugs are commonly called Anatolian rugs because Turkey was known as Anatolia. They are also divided into three subcategories Central, Eastern, and Western.

Good quality Oriental rugs will last a long time. In fact it will last for several generations if properly cared for. However avoid putting such area rugs in places where the foot traffic is heavy. Especially avoid places where they will be trodden on by dirty shoes. Remember in the countries where they make these rugs people used to take off their shoes when entering a house.