Are these cushions made from old rugs?

These cushions utilise authentic antique tribal fragments, specifically bagfaces and storage sacks originating from nomadic weaving traditions. Craftsmen adapt these historical textiles into cushions while retaining the original hand-knotted wool pile and tribal designs.

How do I care for a wool cushion?

Maintain the wool pile through gentle vacuuming without the rotary brush engaged to protect the historic knots. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for antique textiles to preserve the natural dyes and structural integrity.

What regions do these pieces come from?

The pieces originate primarily from Persian tribal confederations, Kurdish groups, and Turkmen nomadic communities. Specific provenances include Khorassan, Fars, Kerman, and Central Asian regions active in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

How can I tell different tribal designs apart?

Tribal attribution relies on specific structural characteristics, palette choices, and repeat motifs such as Turkmen guls or Afshar geometric fields. Weavers from distinct regions utilised signature colour combinations and border arrangements rooted in their specific heritage.