Where were these carpets originally made?

The pieces originate primarily from traditional weaving centres across Persia and Anatolia, including regions like Heriz, Tabriz, and Oushak. Local workshops and tribal groups produced them for domestic and international markets. Production spans the mid-nineteenth century through to the early decades of the twentieth century, reflecting the distinct cultural motifs of each specific area.

How do I style a large room-sized carpet?

A large carpet anchors the furniture in a spacious reception room or dining area, providing a warm terracotta foundation for seating arrangements to rest upon. Keeping surrounding floorboards or walls neutral allows the traditional Persian or Anatolian patterns to stand out. Ensure you measure the room thoroughly to leave an appropriate border of exposed flooring around the edges of the textile.

What materials are used in these rugs?

The pieces are constructed using natural wool and cotton fibres for both the pile and the foundational warp and weft threads. Wool provides the soft, resilient surface texture necessary for heavy floor traffic. Cotton foundations offer structural stability and allow the dense knotting characteristic of Persian and Turkish carpet traditions to maintain its shape.

How can I tell different regional styles apart?

Regional styles reveal themselves through distinct drawing characteristics, such as the sharp geometric angles of Heriz and Serapi designs versus the softer, curvilinear floral forms of Tabriz and Oushak carpets. Palette choices also vary, with certain areas favouring terracotta grounds paired with ivory or deep blues. Tribal pieces like those from Afghan or Turkmen makers display repeating guls and strong geometric borders unique to their nomadic heritage.