How do I care for an antique oriental floor carpet?

Protect your carpet by placing it in low-traffic areas away from direct sunlight to preserve the natural dyes in the wool and silk fibres. Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll prevents dust accumulation in the pile. Rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even wear across the surface. Professional cleaning tailored to antique textiles should be employed when deep maintenance is required.

Can these carpets handle daily foot traffic?

Traditional construction using sturdy wool and cotton materials makes these textiles resilient enough for daily use in living spaces. Placing a quality underlay beneath the carpet prevents slipping and cushions the fibres against hard floors. Heavier traffic areas suit dense workshop carpets from regions like Bidjar or Heriz, which were built specifically for durability. Lighter silk or fine nomadic pieces benefit from more protected placement.

How do I tell tribal rugs from city carpets?

Tribal rugs created by nomadic groups like the Qashqai or Baluch typically feature asymmetrical, memory-driven geometric patterns and vibrant local motifs. Their structures tend to be more rustic and direct. City carpets from centres such as Agra, Qum or Serapi display formal, highly planned floral compositions with consistent knotting and refined curves. These workshop pieces reflect urban artistic traditions rather than tribal folklore.

What periods do these carpets cover?

The listings span from the nineteenth century through the early decades of the twentieth century, including pieces dated around eighteen-eighty, eighteen-ninety and nineteen-thirty. This range captures the shift from nineteenth-century traditional weaving to early twentieth-century production. Dating relies on stylistic analysis, material characteristics and regional weaving history rather than precise documentation. Each era displays distinct shifts in colour preference and structural fineness.

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An antique oriental floor carpet brings history into a room through rich wool, cotton and silk weaves crafted across Persia, India and Turkey.

Antique Heriz Carpet, Traditional Hard Wearing Furnishing Carpet, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Heriz Carpet, Traditional Hard Wearing Furnishing Carpet, Circa 1920.

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£5,300

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Old Kashan Carpet, Red Ground with All Over Design, Circa 1930.

1920 - 1940

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Old Kashan Carpet, Red Ground with All Over Design, Circa 1930.

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£6,000

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19th century

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Antique Angora Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£85,000

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1900 - 1920

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An Antique Mahal Carpet 299x220cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£4,500

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1900 - 1920

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An Exceptional Qum Carpet 326x238cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£6,950

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An Unusual Narrow of Long Narrow Proportions 433x68cm

19th century

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An Unusual Narrow of Long Narrow Proportions 433x68cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£1,250

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Fine Meshed Rug, East Persia, Circa 1910, 2.20m X 1.34m

1900 - 1920

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Fine Meshed Rug, East Persia, Circa 1910, 2.20m X 1.34m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£2,750

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An Old Chinese Small Roomsize Carpet 285x128cm

1900 - 1920

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An Old Chinese Small Roomsize Carpet 285x128cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£1,850

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19th century

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133 X 246 Early 19th Century Highly Collectable Kurdish Rug, Sauj Bulagh Tribe

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£6,500

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Antique Isfahan Carpet of Classic Medallion Design, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Isfahan Carpet of Classic Medallion Design, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£12,000

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Nomadic weavers frequently incorporated small spontaneous animal motifs and personal tribal symbols into the corners of otherwise strict geometric carpets.