How do I place a long runner rug?

Long runners suit narrow hallways, corridors or galley kitchens where linear floor space requires softening and visual warmth. Ensure adequate clearance for doors to swing freely over the dense wool pile.

How do I identify a workshop carpet?

Workshop carpets display precise symmetry, complex curvilinear floral motifs and extremely fine knot counts executed by professional weavers. These pieces typically originate from established weaving centres like Tabriz, Isfahan or Kashan.

What is a prayer rug used for?

Prayer rugs traditionally feature a distinct mihrab arch design pointing toward Mecca for devotional use. Collectors appreciate these smaller formats for their intimate scale and detailed symbolic iconography.

How do I care for antique wool?

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar to protect the delicate hand-spun wool pile and fringed ends. Professional specialist cleaning removes embedded grit safely without disturbing natural dye integrity.