Where should I place a large oversized area carpet?

These expansive floor coverings suit rooms with high ceilings and substantial floor space, such as drawing rooms or large reception halls. They anchor heavy furniture groupings and require adequate perimeter flooring to show the outer borders properly. Positioning them away from direct, harsh sunlight preserves the natural vegetable dyes over time. Allowing sufficient clearance around doors ensures the thick wool pile functions without obstruction.

How do I care for antique wool carpets?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush prevents dust accumulation within the thick wool pile. Professional cleaning every few years maintains the vibrancy of the cotton and wool fibres. Rotating the carpet periodically ensures even wear across high-traffic areas. Prompt attention to spills by blotting rather than rubbing protects the historic foundation.

How do I identify a Heriz from an Oushak carpet?

Heriz carpets feature rigid, geometric medallions and angular lines woven with sturdy structures. Their palette often relies on strong rust and navy contrasts. Oushaks display softer, curvilinear floral motifs rendered in muted terracotta, salmon, and blue tones. Their weave tends to be slightly looser and more supple than village Persian counterparts.

What does country house size mean?

Country house scale refers to carpets exceeding standard room dimensions, typically measuring five metres or more in length. These pieces were commissioned for the vast reception rooms of large British and European estates. Their substantial proportions accommodate grand architectural spaces rather than modest modern rooms. This scale remains the defining characteristic for monumental nineteenth-century decorative weaving.

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A large oversized area carpet anchors a grand room with monumental scale and historic woven artistry.

453 X 565cm Antique Golden Field Fereghan Carpet

19th century

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453 X 565cm Antique Golden Field Fereghan Carpet

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£19,500

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19th century

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Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet 486x414 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£19,500

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Attractive Large Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet, 4.96m X 3.35m (16ft 3inches X 11ft)

19th century

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Attractive Large Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet, 4.96m X 3.35m (16ft 3inches X 11ft)

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£7,000

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Antique Oversize Heriz Carpet 542x381 Cm

19th century

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Antique Oversize Heriz Carpet 542x381 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£21,000

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Large Heriz Carpet, North-west Persia, Circa 1890, 4.54m X 3.37m

19th century

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Large Heriz Carpet, North-west Persia, Circa 1890, 4.54m X 3.37m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£17,500

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19th century

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Antique Oversize Mahal Carpet 597x345cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£12,950

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A Good Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 430x306 Cm

1900 - 1920

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A Good Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 430x306 Cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£12,000

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Large Antique Persian Kerman Laver Carpet 615 X 418 Cm

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Persian Kerman Laver Carpet 615 X 418 Cm

From H & H Gallery

£25,000

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Ushak Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£7,500

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Exceptional 'Haji Jalili' Tabriz Carpet, 5.61m X 3.93m

19th century

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Exceptional 'Haji Jalili' Tabriz Carpet, 5.61m X 3.93m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£17,500

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Listings span production dates from the 1870s through the 1920s, utilising natural wool and cotton materials across Persian and Turkish regional styles.

Very Fine Oversized Antique Kirman Carpet 506x314cm

19th century

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Very Fine Oversized Antique Kirman Carpet 506x314cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£22,500

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Large Distressed Antique Sarouk Carpet. 525cm X 370cm.

1900 - 1920

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Large Distressed Antique Sarouk Carpet. 525cm X 370cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£450

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Large Oversized Area Carpet

453 X 565cm Antique Golden Field Fereghan Carpet

Antique Ziegler Mahal Carpet 486x414 Cm

Attractive Large Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet, 4.96m X 3.35m (16ft 3inches X 11ft)

Antique Oversize Heriz Carpet 542x381 Cm

Large Heriz Carpet, North-west Persia, Circa 1890, 4.54m X 3.37m

Antique Oversize Mahal Carpet 597x345cm

A Good Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 430x306 Cm

Large Antique Persian Kerman Laver Carpet 615 X 418 Cm

Antique Ushak Carpet

Exceptional 'Haji Jalili' Tabriz Carpet, 5.61m X 3.93m

Very Fine Oversized Antique Kirman Carpet 506x314cm

Large Distressed Antique Sarouk Carpet. 525cm X 370cm.

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