How do I identify a tribal rug?

Tribal rugs typically display geometric patterns, asymmetrical or spontaneous design variations, and earthy palettes produced by village or nomadic weavers. These pieces reflect the personal traditions and local symbolism of the specific group who made them rather than formal workshop designs.

What is a runner rug used for?

Runner rugs are long, narrow formats designed specifically for hallways, corridors, staircases, and narrow transitional spaces within a home. They protect high-traffic wooden floors while adding pattern and warmth to otherwise plain architectural areas.

How do I care for an antique wool carpet?

Care for antique wool carpets involves regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush bar and prompt attention to spills using mild water solutions. Professional cleaning should be undertaken periodically by specialists familiar with natural dyes and historical textiles.

Are natural dyes easy to spot?

Natural dyes display subtle tonal variations and depth across the wool pile, often mellowing gracefully over decades of exposure to light. Chemical dyes introduced later tend to remain flat in tone and may bleed or fade harshly compared to traditional botanical colourants.