How do I identify a genuine camel wool rug?

Examine the field for natural undyed hair tones that range from soft gold to deep fawn, combined with traditional tribal motifs like the tree of life. Check the reverse for hand-knotted construction using wool and cotton foundations typical of nineteenth and early twentieth-century village production.

How should I care for an antique runner?

Protect the wool fibres by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush roll, and use a quality underlay to prevent slippage and wear. Keep the textile out of direct sunlight to preserve the soft natural colours of the camel fleece.

What periods do these textiles cover?

The listings span from the late nineteenth century around eighteen seventy up to the early decades of the twentieth century. Most examples date from transitional periods around nineteen hundred and nineteen twenty.