How do I clean a flatweave rug?

Gentle surface shaking and regular light vacuuming without a rotating brush help maintain the textile. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for deep maintenance to protect the wool and natural dyes.

Are these rugs suitable for high traffic?

The flatwoven structure lacks a pile, which makes these pieces durable and resistant to crushing under foot. Using a quality underlay provides grip and extra cushioning on hard floors.

How do I identify a Balkan Pirot?

Pirot and Sarkoy flatweaves typically display fine banded compositions with soft, harmonious colour palettes. They originate from the Balkan region and often present in larger room sizes.

What is a Gajeri kilim?

Gajeri describes a specific Uzbek flatweave tradition characterised by distinct bands of weft work. These pieces often incorporate traditional Central Asian motifs within narrow striped fields.