How do I care for an antique wool runner?

Vacuum the piece gently without a rotating brush roll to prevent catching loose fibres or historical knotting. Professional cleaning by a specialist familiar with antique vegetable-dyed textiles ensures the wool remains preserved. Keep the runner out of direct, harsh sunlight to prevent the natural brown dyes from fading unevenly. Rotating the position every few months distributes wear evenly across high-traffic hallway sections.

Are these runners suitable for busy hallways?

Tribal runners were originally designed for demanding daily use in nomadic tents and village homes. The sturdy construction of hand-spun wool on strong foundations handles regular foot traffic effectively. Using a quality underlay beneath the runner prevents slipping and cushions the textile against hard stone or wooden floors. This simple addition reduces friction between the floorboards and the historic foundation threads.

Why do the colours look slightly uneven?

Natural dyes derived from plants and minerals react variably to mordants and spinning batches over time. This subtle variation, known as abrash, creates gentle tonal shifts across the field of the runner. Hand-spun wool absorbs organic colour differently from synthetic agents, adding rich texture to brown and earth-toned fields. These natural irregularities confirm the use of traditional dyeing methods rather than uniform factory processing.

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A brown antique runner brings the dense patterns and deep earthy tones of tribal weaving into a hallway.

19th century

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Antique Sarab Runner

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£5,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. North West Persia,circa 1900. 318cm X 76cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. North West Persia,circa 1900. 318cm X 76cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Kurdish Tribal Family Rug. Kurd Lands of North West Persia. 209cm X 100cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Tribal Family Rug. Kurd Lands of North West Persia. 209cm X 100cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£780

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Bronze Figure of the Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory. C.1820

19th century

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A Bronze Figure of the Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory. C.1820

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Baluch Rug, Traditional Yaquab Khani Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Baluch Rug, Traditional Yaquab Khani Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Rare Antique Sarab Runner

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£15,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Sofreh (Dining Kilim). Lor Tribes,luristan,west Persia. 2nd Half 19th Century.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£185

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

1900 - 1920

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Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£685

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Old Nepalese Rug. Inner Asia Autonomous Border Region. 170cm X 90cm.

1920 - 1940

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Old Nepalese Rug. Inner Asia Autonomous Border Region. 170cm X 90cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£299

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£6,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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One historical entry records an expedition polar explorer's sledge of Nansen design, proving tribal rugs are not the only things built for harsh journeys.

An Unusual Xingjian Narrow Runner 430x77cm

19th century

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An Unusual Xingjian Narrow Runner 430x77cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Turkish Antep Rug of Very Scarce Design, South East Anatolia Circa 1870.

19th century

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Antique Turkish Antep Rug of Very Scarce Design, South East Anatolia Circa 1870.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£9,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Kurdish Runner with Memling Gul Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Runner with Memling Gul Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Runner by the Luri Tribe, Repeat Shield Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Runner by the Luri Tribe, Repeat Shield Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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"James Rowan, the Champion Ten Mile Runner" Rare Old Lithograph

19th century

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"James Rowan, the Champion Ten Mile Runner" Rare Old Lithograph

From McTague of Harrogate

£695

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

1920 - 1940

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Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Brown Runner

Antique Sarab Runner

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. North West Persia,circa 1900. 318cm X 76cm.

Antique Kurdish Tribal Family Rug. Kurd Lands of North West Persia. 209cm X 100cm.

A Bronze Figure of the Soldier of Marathon Announcing the Victory. C.1820

Antique Baluch Rug, Traditional Yaquab Khani Design, Circa 1900.

Rare Antique Sarab Runner

Antique Sofreh (Dining Kilim). Lor Tribes,luristan,west Persia. 2nd Half 19th Century.

Beautiful Antique Pair of Saddle Bags.azerbaijan,north West Persia.circa 1900. Saddle Bag

Old Nepalese Rug. Inner Asia Autonomous Border Region. 170cm X 90cm.

Antique Kurdish Runner, Latch Hook Medallion Design, Circa 1890.

An Unusual Xingjian Narrow Runner 430x77cm

Antique Turkish Antep Rug of Very Scarce Design, South East Anatolia Circa 1870.

Antique Kurdish Runner with Memling Gul Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Runner by the Luri Tribe, Repeat Shield Design, Circa 1900.

"James Rowan, the Champion Ten Mile Runner" Rare Old Lithograph

Old Turkish Fethiye Kilim, Classic Design & Colour, Circa 1940

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