How do I clean an antique wool floor carpet?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush lifts surface grit before it settles into the wool foundation. Professional hand washing removes deep dirt safely without damaging natural dyes. Avoid harsh chemical detergents or steam cleaning, which strip natural oils from the wool fibres and dull the colours. Proper drying prevents mildew and keeps the foundation flat.

Can I place these carpets in high traffic areas?

Traditional wool floor coverings handle moderate foot traffic well thanks to the natural lanolin remaining in the fibres. Placing a quality underlay beneath the piece prevents slipping and cushions the weave against hard floors. Rotating the layout periodically ensures even wear across the surface, especially when positioned beneath heavy furniture or near doorways.

How do I distinguish tribal from workshop carpets?

Tribal pieces usually display geometric motifs, bold memory patterns, and looser knotting reflecting nomadic life. Workshop carpets often feature symmetrical floral designs, curvilinear medallions, and tighter structural precision. Regional palettes also offer clues, as village weavers relied on local dyestuffs while city workshops coordinated complex colour schemes across large looms.

What causes colour variation in old carpets?

Natural dyes react to sunlight, cleaning, and age by mellowing into softer secondary tones over decades. Variations within a single colour field occur naturally when dyers mix small batches of plant extracts. These subtle shifts, rather than uniform factory perfection, demonstrate the traditional handcrafting methods used by the original makers.

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These heavy floor coverings bring warmth and rich pattern to a room, grounding a space with centuries of weaving tradition.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Karaja Runner

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£6,000

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Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

19th century

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Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£8,500

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349 X 392cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet

19th century

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349 X 392cm Antique Oushak or Ushak Carpet

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£18,000

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19th century

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Antique Kirman Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£14,500

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Antique Heriz Carpet 465x301cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£9,995

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Fine Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 374x260cm

19th century

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Fine Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 374x260cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£6,995

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19th century

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Large Sultanabad Carpet 477x338 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£12,500

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19th century

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Rare Antique Ziegler Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£36,000

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19th century

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Antique Farahan Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£22,500

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Antique Ivory Ground Ushak Oushak Carpet with Medallion. 312cm X 276cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Ivory Ground Ushak Oushak Carpet with Medallion. 312cm X 276cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,995

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Early nomadic weavers occasionally worked stray animal hairs and personal tokens straight into the foundation wool, leaving hidden traces of their daily lives.