How do I care for an antique wool rug?

Vacuum gently without using a rotating brush bar to protect the aged wool fibres and delicate foundation threads. Keep the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent the natural blue dyes from fading over time.

What does an abrash field look like?

An abrash field displays subtle horizontal bands of shifting colour within the blue wool ground. This variation occurs naturally when a weaver changes to a fresh batch of hand-dyed yarn during production.

How can I tell a runner from a standard carpet?

Runners are significantly longer and narrower in proportion, designed specifically for hallways, staircases, and narrow passages. Standard carpets offer wider rectangular dimensions suited for centring beneath furniture in principal living areas.