What is a Peshawar Ziegler rug?

A Peshawar Ziegler rug is actually a misnomer. Ziegler rugs were floor coverings produced by Ziegler and Co., a German company with manufacturing facilities located in England during the 18th century. The company produced rugs with bordered floral patterns using weaving techniques its founder developed. People sometimes confuse Ziegler rugs with Peshawar rugs, which were handmade by Afghan weavers living in northwestern Pakistan. This is because Ziegler drew inspiration from the traditional patterns of Peshawar rugs. Shop a collection of Ziegler rugs on 1stDibs.