How do I care for an antique wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating power brush helps remove embedded dust from the wool pile safely. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended every few years to preserve the natural dyes and structural integrity.

Where were these carpets originally woven?

Production centres span traditional weaving regions in Persia, including Sultanabad, Tabriz, and Karabagh, alongside Anatolian workshops in Ushak. Each region developed distinct regional motifs and knotting structures that distinguish its origin.

What period do these rugs date from?

The inventory on this page primarily spans the late nineteenth century through to the nineteen-twenties. Examples from eighteen-eighty to nineteen-twenty showcase traditional vegetable dyeing techniques and hand-spun wool construction.

How do I identify a Ziegler rug?

Ziegler carpets typically feature generous, open floral layouts adapted from classic Persian designs to suit European drawing rooms. They are further distinguished by softened colour palettes and balanced border proportions.