Where should I place a runner?

An antique persian floor runner suits long corridors, hallways, and narrow transitional spaces within a home. Their elongated proportions are specifically designed to traverse these areas while protecting wooden flooring. Positioning these textiles in low-to-moderate traffic zones helps preserve the wool pile over decades. They also function effectively in narrow entryways to establish an immediate historical character.

How do I clean an antique runner?

Maintenance requires gentle care such as careful surface vacuuming without a rotating brush bar. Professional textile cleaning tailored to antique Persian rugs remains the safest method for deep maintenance. Avoiding harsh chemical treatments protects the natural wool and cotton fibres from degradation. Prompt attention to accidental spills prevents moisture from setting into the hand-knotted pile foundation.

What styles are available?

The selection includes regional styles such as Bakhtiari, Heriz Karaja, Kurdish, and Tabriz village pieces. Each origin brings distinct geometric or garden-inspired motifs to the narrow format. North-west Persian workshops and western provincial weavers contribute varied aesthetic traditions. These differences allow buyers to select between bold geometric structures and intricate village compositions.

How old are these runners?

The pieces date from the late nineteenth century through the early decades of the twentieth century. Specific recorded dates span from eighteen-seventy up to nineteen-twenty. This timeframe encompasses traditional village and regional weaving practices before modern commercial production altered the craft. Each piece reflects the aesthetic standards of its specific decade of origin.