Where should I place an all over floral rug?

These large format carpets suit principal living spaces and dining rooms where furniture arrangement allows the repeating pattern to remain visible. The continuous design prevents the visual weight of furniture from hiding a central medallion, making layout planning straightforward.

How do I identify a Mahal carpet?

Mahal carpets typically feature expansive, oversized floral motifs across large roomsize dimensions. Their drawing is often more relaxed than city workshop pieces. Production centres in the Mahallat region focused on durable formats intended for export markets during the nineteenth century.

What is the difference between Persian and Turkish rugs?

Persian examples on this page originate from centres like Kashan, Qum, and Hamadan, utilising distinct regional knotting techniques and botanical stylings. Turkish pieces from Kayseri and Bergama bring alternate regional palettes and local weaving structures to the all over floral tradition.

How do I care for an antique wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating power brush removes embedded dust and protects the delicate wool pile. Professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin and prevents dye transfer.