How do I choose the right size?

Measure the floor space carefully, ensuring the rug leaves an appropriate margin of exposed flooring around the perimeter of the room. Large format carpets anchor seating areas, while smaller rugs suit entryways or hearths. Consider how furniture placement interacts with the dimensions. Dining tables require a rug large enough to keep chairs on the surface even when pulled out.

Are these carpets suitable for heavy traffic?

Wool pile construction on sturdy cotton foundations provides natural resilience for everyday use in living spaces. Regular placement in appropriate zones ensures the textile wears evenly over time. Finer silk pieces or flatwoven kilims benefit from placement in lower-traffic areas to preserve their delicate structures and flat surfaces.

How should I clean my carpet?

Gentle professional cleaning by specialists in antique textiles preserves the natural dyes and wool fibres. Vacuuming with a suction-only attachment prevents damage to the pile and fringe. Avoid harsh chemical treatments or mechanical agitation, which can strip lanolin from the wool and weaken the foundation threads.

How do I identify the origin?

Regional characteristics in the border design, palette, and floral drawing indicate where a piece was woven. Persian centres like Kirman, Isfahan, and Kashan display distinct knotting densities and stylistic signatures. Flatwoven Bessarabian kilims and Anatolian rugs present entirely different structural profiles and colour schemes compared to classical Persian workshops.