How do I identify a tribal medallion rug?

Tribal examples display characteristic geometric freedom, often featuring triple or linked medallions with stylised motifs rooted in regional weaving traditions. These pieces originate from nomadic or village groups in regions such as Shiraz and the south-west, differing from the formal precision of city workshops.

What materials were used in these rugs?

The recorded pieces utilise wool for the soft, durable pile surface and cotton for the underlying structural foundation threads. This combination provided both the necessary tensile strength for the warp and weft and the receptive texture for dyed wool knotting.

How do I care for an antique rug?

Protect the wool pile by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush roll and keeping the textile away from direct, prolonged sunlight. Professional cleaning tailored to antique textiles ensures the cotton foundation and wool fibres remain stable over decades of daily life.

When were these medallion rugs made?

The pieces span from the late nineteenth century through the 1910s and 1920s, extending into examples dated to 1940. Earlier nineteenth-century works reflect traditional tribal output, while subsequent decades show continued village and regional production across Persia.