Tribal area rugs are a nod to long standing traditions in rug making by nomadic tribes across the globe and history. At a glance, tribal rugs share a geometric motif while their city contemporaries featured floral designs. These rugs also feature simpler repeated patterns that honors the artisanship of individual tribes, a sharp contrast to the intricate designs graphed onto paper and completed with modern rug making techniques. Home decorators looking for a quality rug with enough character to set a room will love the addition of a tribal area rug in their home.