Where should I place a runner rug?

These formats suit narrow passageways, corridors, landings, and entrance halls where floor protection and visual warmth matter. They also bridge larger rooms together by guiding movement through transition spaces in a home.

How do I clean a wool runner?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush bar removes surface dust safely from antique wool piles. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for deep washing to protect natural dyes and fragile foundations.

Are antique runners durable enough for daily use?

Traditional village and tribal pieces utilise dense wool construction designed specifically to endure generations of heavy foot traffic. Placing a quality underlay beneath the rug prevents slipping and reduces friction against hard flooring.

How can I identify the origin of a rug?

Stylistic motifs, border arrangements, and specific colour palettes point directly to regional weaving traditions like Heriz, Hamadan, or Shirvan. Structural characteristics such as knot density and edge finishing provide further clues to where and when a piece was made.