Where should I place a runner?

Narrow formats suit hallways, corridors, and bedside spaces where floor coverage needs to remain restrained in width. Their elongated proportions direct foot traffic while adding warmth to transitional areas of the home.

How do I care for wool pile?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar removes surface dust before it settles deep into the foundation. Professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin and dye stability.

What is a prayer niche?

The architectural arch depicted at one end of specific rugs indicates the direction of Mecca during prayer. Weavers often orient the design so the worshipper faces into the mihrab motif.

How do regional styles differ?

City workshops in Tabriz and Isfahan produce balanced floral curves and precise medallion layouts. Village and tribal workshops in regions like Bakshaish and Hamadan favour geometric abstraction and bolder, idiosyncratic motifs.