How do I choose the right size?

Measure the room and furniture arrangement carefully to ensure the floor covering anchors the seating area appropriately. Leave adequate bare floor perimeter to frame the textile. Consider heavy traffic zones when selecting room dimensions, ensuring doors swing freely over the pile height.

Where should I place a runner?

Runners suit narrow hallways, corridors, kitchens and bedside spaces where linear formats provide warmth and traction. Their elongated proportions guide movement through architectural transitions. Ensure underlying slip-resistant padding is utilised on hard flooring surfaces to keep the textile secure.

How do I care for wool pile?

Vacuum gently using suction attachments without rotating brush rolls that pull at individual knots. Address spills immediately by blotting with clean, dry cloths rather than rubbing. Professional specialist cleaning preserves natural lanolin and protects the stability of the foundation threads.

What indicates a tribal origin?

Tribal pieces display asymmetrical geometric motifs, spontaneous colour shifts and bolder village aesthetics rather than formal court symmetry. Their structures often reflect nomadic life and local materials. Designs like those from Kurdish, Afshar or Baluch makers carry distinctive motifs handed down within specific weaving groups.

How do natural dyes age?

Natural dye formulations mellow softly over generations, developing subtle abrash tonal variations across the field. This gentle patina confirms plant and insect-based colour sources. Exposure to sunlight influences these shades gradually, enhancing the visual depth of the wool pile.