How do I clean an antique wool carpet?

Gentle surface vacuuming without a rotating brush roll removes routine dust and loose grit from the wool pile. Professional rug cleaning is recommended for deep washing to protect natural dyes and foundation threads. Water saturation and harsh chemical detergents must be avoided to prevent dye bleeding or fibre degradation. Regular rotation ensures even exposure to light and wear across the rug.

Where were these carpets traditionally made?

Production centres span across Persia, the Caucasus region, Anatolia, and Tibet. Each area developed distinct regional motifs, colour palettes, and weaving structures. Tribal groups and village workshops utilised local materials and passed down specific pattern geometries through generations. This creates the regional identities seen in antique Heriz, Kazak, and Ushak pieces.

Are these carpets suitable for heavy traffic?

Hand-spun wool combined with sturdy cotton foundations creates durable floor coverings built for daily domestic use. High knot densities provide structural resilience in hallways and living spaces. Using an appropriate underlay rug pad prevents slipping and cushions the foundation against hard flooring. This simple addition reduces friction and extends the functional life of the textile.

How can I tell the age of a rug?

Structural analysis of the foundation materials, fringe wear, and dye types provides indicators of a rug's period. Natural indigo and madder dyes exhibit subtle tonal variations unique to older hand-dyed wool. Design motifs and regional weaving signatures help narrow down the decade of production. Nineteenth-century examples often display irregular abrash colour shifts resulting from small dye batch variations.

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A blue wool oriental carpet brings centuries of regional weaving traditions into a room, offering rich natural dyes and durable craftsmanship.

19th century

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Ningxia Rug

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

£250

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1900 - 1920

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Mazlaghan Rug

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

£550

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1900 - 1920

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Khamseh Rug

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

£450

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Antique Afshar Tribal Rug. 160cm X 117cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afshar Tribal Rug. 160cm X 117cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,450

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329 X 626cm Very Large and Extremely Fine Serapi Heriz Carpet

19th century

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329 X 626cm Very Large and Extremely Fine Serapi Heriz Carpet

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£36,500

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Fine Tabriz Rug, North-west Persia, Circa 1900, 1.50m X 1.02m

1900 - 1920

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Fine Tabriz Rug, North-west Persia, Circa 1900, 1.50m X 1.02m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£1,650

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1900 - 1920

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Small Heriz Carpet 279x201cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£2,950

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Tetex Carpet

From Rams Head Antiques

£985

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An Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, First Quarter 20th Century

1900 - 1920

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An Antique Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, First Quarter 20th Century

From Jeckyll & Co

£325

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19th century

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A Large Ferahan Carpet 450x330 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£4,950

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Weavers occasionally incorporated intentional irregularities in borders to ward off evil spirits, ensuring every carpet possessed a unique fingerprint.