Where were these carpets originally made?

The pieces originate primarily from the Caucasus region and north-west Persia, including areas such as Karabagh, Shirvan, Heriz, and Sarab. Village weavers and nomadic tribes produced them in local communities using regional design motifs. Production methods remained tied to household and small workshop traditions rather than large industrial outputs, ensuring distinct local characteristics for each valley or town.

How do I care for an old wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating power brush helps remove grit from the wool pile without damaging the foundation threads. Professional cleaning suited to antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin in the wool. Keeping the rug out of direct, prolonged sunlight prevents the natural dyes from fading unevenly across the surface of the pile.

What is the difference between a runner and a carpet?

Runners are long, narrow formats specifically designed for hallways, corridors, and narrow passageways. Carpets and large area rugs offer broader rectangular proportions intended to anchor seating groups and larger rooms. Both formats employ the same hand-knotting techniques and wool materials, varying only in their proportional dimensions.

Are camel hair rugs different from standard wool?

Camel hair introduces un-dyed natural golden-brown or beige tones into the palette without relying on applied vegetable or synthetic dyes. The fibre provides a distinct texture and warm undertone within the pile. Weavers frequently utilised this material in specific borders or background fields to create subtle tonal contrast against brighter red or blue wool areas.

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A caucasian style wool carpet brings geometry and dense natural colour to a hallway or floor, drawing on centuries of village and tribal weaving traditions.