How do I choose the right size?

Measure your seating area to ensure the front legs of furniture rest comfortably upon the wool surface. Allow adequate floor margins around the perimeter of the room to display the surrounding boards. Larger rooms accommodate grand Tabriz or Sultanabad formats exceeding four metres in length. Compact spaces benefit from regional Hamadan or Malayer rugs that fit neatly beneath a coffee table.

Are these carpets suitable for heavy traffic?

Hand-knotted wool construction provides natural resilience against regular foot traffic in domestic settings. Dense piles withstand daily use while maintaining structural integrity over decades. Placing a quality underlay beneath the carpet prevents slippage and reduces friction against the floorboards. Regular gentle maintenance preserves the pile and extends the working life of the textile.

How do I tell Heriz and Tabriz apart?

Heriz carpets typically display bold, geometric medallion designs with robust angular lines and rich terracotta or brick tones. They originate from northwestern Persia and emphasise sturdy structural weaving. Tabriz carpets present finer, more curvilinear floral motifs with sophisticated medallion or all-over field patterns. City workshops in Tabriz utilised higher knot counts and varied pastel or ivory palettes.

What is an Oushak carpet?

Oushak carpets originate from the town of Usak in western Turkey, renowned for large-scale decorative floral patterns and soft pastel colour schemes. Weavers traditionally employed looser knots and lustrous wool to create an open, relaxed aesthetic. These Turkish pieces often feature ivory or scarce pink grounds adorned with weeping willow or large geometric motifs. Their understated palette integrates smoothly into diverse interior design schemes.

Home > Carpet Living Room > Page 4

Antique Carpet Living Room

64 items · page 4 of 4

← Page 4 of 4 →

An antique carpet living room floor covering anchors a space with hand-knotted wool, bringing enduring pattern and traditional Persian or Turkish origins beneath your feet.