How do I clean an old carpet?

Professional specialist cleaning is essential for historic textiles to prevent dye bleeding and fibre damage. Avoid standard household washing methods entirely. Gentle surface vacuuming without a rotating brush helps control dust between professional interventions.

Are these rugs suitable for daily use?

Most wool pile carpets withstand normal residential foot traffic well when supported by a proper underlay. High-traffic areas require careful placement to distribute wear evenly. Flatwoven kilims experience faster wear and suit lighter traffic zones or wall display.

How do I identify Caucasian rugs?

Caucasian pieces typically feature geometric floral lattice designs with saturated, contrasting primary colours. The weaving structure tends to be robust and straightforward. They originate from mountain regions spanning the Caucasus and differ visibly from court workshop styles.

What is a Ziegler carpet?

Ziegler carpets represent commercial 19th century Persian production tailored for Western European interior tastes. They often feature muted palettes and softened botanical designs. Workshop weavers in regions such as Sultanabad produced these specific carpets for export.