How do I clean an antique wool rug?

Maintenance requires gentle surface vacuuming without a beating brush to protect the historical wool fibres and natural dyes. Professional specialist cleaning remains essential for deep care. Water exposure should be managed carefully to prevent dye migration, particularly in pieces dyed with traditional natural substances.

Where were these carpets made?

Production centres span nomadic camps and rural villages across the Caucasus, Persia, Anatolia, and Tibet. Each region developed distinct weaving structures and symbolic motifs. Weavers utilised locally sourced materials, meaning the physical characteristics of the wool often point directly to the geographic origin.

Can I use runners in high traffic areas?

Long runners and kelims constructed with dense wool and sturdy cotton foundations handle moderate corridor foot traffic effectively. Placing a suitable underlay beneath the textile prevents slipping and reduces friction against the floor. Regular rotation ensures even wear patterns across the length of the runner over time.

How do I identify a tribal rug?

Tribal pieces typically display asymmetrical geometric designs, abrash colour variations, and spontaneous motifs woven from memory rather than rigid cartoons. The use of camel hair or goat hair in the foundation is also common. These characteristics reflect the nomadic lifestyle of the makers who created them for functional daily use within their communities.

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An indigo blue wool carpet brings depth and enduring tribal character to a room through rich natural dyes and dense weave structures.

1900 - 1920

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Good Antique Caucasian Carpet

From Rams Head Antiques

£1,190

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Small Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1870.

19th century

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Small Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1870.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,950

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19th century

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Antique Sultanabad Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£25,000

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Antique Baluch Tribal Rug, Ferdows Province, South-east Persia.

19th century

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Antique Baluch Tribal Rug, Ferdows Province, South-east Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£950

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet of Classic Design, 1880 or Earlier.

19th century

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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet of Classic Design, 1880 or Earlier.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£3,000

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Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

19th century

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Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£4,000

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Antique Khorasan Baluch Rug with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Khorasan Baluch Rug with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,200

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Antique Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Blue Ground with Repeat Leaf Design, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Blue Ground with Repeat Leaf Design, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£950

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Antique Blue Ground Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

19th century

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Antique Blue Ground Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1880 or Earlier.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,000

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The listings span pieces dated from 1850 through 1940, incorporating materials such as wool, cotton, natural dyes, and goat hair across diverse regional traditions.