Where should I place a hand woven wool runner?

These narrow formats work best in hallways, corridors, and narrow passageways where their elongated shape guides the eye. They also function effectively in long entryways or alongside large pieces of bedroom furniture.

How do I care for antique wool rugs?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar keeps dust from settling into the wool pile. Professional cleaning by a specialist in antique textiles ensures the natural fibres remain undamaged.

What periods do these runners come from?

The pieces available date from the early twentieth century, specifically between nineteen hundred and nineteen twenty. This era captures traditional village and nomadic weaving before synthetic materials became widespread.

What materials were used to make them?

Weavers relied on wool, hand-spun wool, and cotton for the foundation and pile. Natural dyes provided the enduring colours that patinate gracefully over decades of use.