Where should I place an antique Indian carpet?

These large textiles suit reception rooms, studies, and drawing rooms where their historic patterns anchor the surrounding furniture. Ensure you use a quality underlay to protect the cotton and wool foundation from friction against hard flooring.

How do I care for wool and cotton rugs?

Vacuum gently with a suction-only attachment, avoiding rotating brush bars that can pull at historic fibres and knotting. Professional cleaning by specialists experienced in antique oriental carpets is essential when washing becomes necessary.

How do I identify an Amritsar carpet?

Amritsar carpets typically feature expansive room-scale dimensions and earthy, botanical palettes designed to suit European interior tastes of the late nineteenth century. The weave tends to be looser and more relaxed compared to Persian counterparts, with characteristic traditional Indian floral drawing.

What is the difference between a dhurrie and a carpet?

A dhurrie is a flat-woven textile constructed without a pile, making it lighter and reversible for different seasonal uses. In contrast, traditional carpets utilise a dense wool pile knotted onto a cotton foundation to create a heavier floor covering.