Where were these rugs made?

Production centres span the Caucasus, Persia, Turkey, and Turkmenistan, reflecting the traditional territories of various nomadic tribes and village confederacies. Weavers in regions such as Shirvan, Kazak, and Kerman produced distinct regional styles using locally sourced materials and hereditary geometric patterns.

How do I care for a wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating power brush helps remove grit from the wool pile without damaging the foundation yarns. Professional cleaning tailored to antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin in the hand-spun wool and prevents dye bleeding.

How do I identify a Kazak piece?

Caucasian Kazak pieces typically feature bold primary geometric medallions, hooked polygons, and a bright, contrasting colour palette using saturated natural dyes. They are further distinguished by robust wool structures and heavier pile construction compared to finer Persian workshop carpets.