How do I clean an antique wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush helps remove surface grit from the wool pile without damaging the hand-spun fibres. For deeper cleaning, specialist professional washing is required to protect the natural dyes and prevent bleeding across the geometric design.

Can these rugs go in high traffic areas?

Traditional tribal rugs were constructed for daily utilitarian service using robust wool and sturdy knots designed to endure active use. Placing them in hallways or living rooms is entirely practical provided an appropriate underlay is used to prevent slippage and excessive wear.

How do I tell different regional tribes apart?

Distinguishing between origins relies on observing the specific palette, border arrangements, and structural details of the wool foundation. Caucasian pieces often feature bright primary colours and stark white grounds, while Persian tribal rugs like Afshar or Khamseh utilise darker indigo fields and intricate small-scale motifs.

What is the difference between a rug and a bagface?

Rug formats were woven as floor coverings or prayer mats designed to be laid flat within a dwelling or tent space. Bagfaces represent the decorated front panels of utilitarian storage sacks utilised by nomads for transporting belongings during seasonal migrations.

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When you search for geometric antique wool weave, you are looking at tribal and village rugs defined by straight lines, medallions, and nomadic patterns.

Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Woven in 2 Parts, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£695

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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£295

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Antique Arab Baluch Rug with Scarce Design, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Arab Baluch Rug with Scarce Design, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,250

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Antique 2 Part Kilim by the Afghan Baluch, Excellent Large Size, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique 2 Part Kilim by the Afghan Baluch, Excellent Large Size, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

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19th century

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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug, Scarce Repeat Star in Octagon Design, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,500

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19th century

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Antique Turkish Milas Village Prayer Rug, Excellent Design, Mid 19th Century.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£5,950

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Fine Tekke Carpet, Central Asia, Circa 1880, 3.26m X 2.25m

19th century

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Fine Tekke Carpet, Central Asia, Circa 1880, 3.26m X 2.25m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£4,800

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Antique Kazak Prayer Rug of Unusual Square Size 127x131 Cm

19th century

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Antique Kazak Prayer Rug of Unusual Square Size 127x131 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£3,850

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Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

19th century

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Antique Khamseh Carpet. Basseri Tribe. 303cm X 164cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£4,450

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim, Woven in Two Parts, Chevron Design, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim, Woven in Two Parts, Chevron Design, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£500

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Nomadic weavers occasionally embedded small, asymmetrical tribal symbols within rigid geometric layouts as private signatures or protective talismans.