How do I choose the right size rug?

Measure your floor space to ensure furniture legs sit comfortably on the textile or leave an appropriate margin of exposed flooring around the perimeter. Consider whether you need a compact hearth mat, an area rug for a seating group, or a long runner for a hallway.

Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from village and tribal regions across Persia, the Caucasus, Turkmenistan, and Central Asia. Specific areas include Heriz, Kurdistan, Shiraz, and the Caucasus mountains. Each region developed distinct weaving structures, colour combinations, and geometric vocabulary passed down through generations.

How do I care for a wool rug?

Vacuum gently using suction attachments without rotating brush bars to protect the vintage wool pile. Rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear from foot traffic and sunlight exposure. Professional cleaning suited to antique textiles preserves the natural dyes and wool structure over time.

What defines a geometric design?

Geometric designs utilise straight lines, triangles, squares, diamonds, and stylized medallions rather than flowing floral curves. These rectilinear patterns characterise tribal and village weaving traditions. Weavers abstract natural forms into rigid, structural motifs that repeat across the field and border.