How do I clean an antique carpet?

Maintenance requires gentle surface vacuuming without the rotating brush bar to protect the wool pile and cotton foundations. Professional textile conservators should handle wet washing or deep cleaning to prevent dye migration. Positioning the rug away from direct, continuous sunlight preserves the natural dyes used in the botanical borders and central fields. Rotating the piece every few years ensures even foot traffic distribution across the woven surface.

Are these carpets hand knotted?

The listings consist primarily of hand-knotted wool and cotton textiles produced in traditional regional workshops. Individual weavers tied rows of knots onto vertical looms by hand. Flat-woven kilims represent the alternative construction method found in the selection, omitting the pile entirely. Both techniques rely on manual labour rather than industrial machinery.

How do I identify a Heriz carpet?

Heriz carpets feature bold geometric medallions and robust, stylized botanical borders woven with sturdy wool. The regional palette often incorporates rich terracotta and deep blue tones. These Persian pieces derive durability from heavy cotton foundations supporting thick wool piles. Their structured designs separate them from the curved floral motifs of Tabriz or Kashan.

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A floral border carpet brings structured botanical framing to a room, offering centuries of regional weaving traditions through wool, cotton, and silk.