How do I clean an antique rug?

Gentle surface brushing and professional specialist washing preserve the delicate wool fibres and historic dyes of these older textiles. Regular rotation ensures even wear across rooms with moderate foot traffic. Avoid harsh chemical treatments and excessive water immersion, which compromise the integrity of the natural materials used in nineteenth and early twentieth-century weaving.

Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from traditional weaving centres across the Caucasus, Persia, and Anatolia, reflecting the distinct cultural heritage of nomadic and village makers. Specific districts like Shirvan, Karabagh, and Kerman produced recognizable regional variations. Each geographic area developed particular structural techniques and motif vocabularies that help identify the provenance of individual pieces today.

Can I place these rugs in high traffic areas?

Sturdy wool construction allows many of these historic floor coverings to withstand normal domestic use when paired with a quality underlay. Placing them in moderate traffic zones prevents excessive fibre abrasion while still permitting daily enjoyment. Finer flat-weaves or delicate structural formats benefit from placement in quieter rooms or display as wall hangings to protect the historic textiles.

How do I date an antique rug?

Examining the wool quality, dye composition, and structural conventions provides reliable indicators for placing a textile within the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. Regional design shifts and stylistic evolution offer further clues to the specific decade of production. Comparing known examples from documented village and nomadic traditions helps establish an accurate timeframe for pieces lacking explicit documentation.

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A multicoloured antique area rug brings warmth and historic pattern to a room through genuine regional weaving traditions.

Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Rug, Classic Design with Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Rug, Classic Design with Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

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£2,950

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Shirvan Rug

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£1,650

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Baktiari Carpet

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£6,500

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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Chondoresk (Chonderesk) Rug Kelleh. Circa 1900. Cloud Band Design. 297cm X 125cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Caucasian Karabagh Chondoresk (Chonderesk) Rug Kelleh. Circa 1900. Cloud Band Design. 297cm X 125cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,995

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Multicoloured Area Rug

Antique Caucasian Moghan Kazak Rug, Classic Design with Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

Antique Shirvan Rug

Antique Baktiari Carpet

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Chondoresk (Chonderesk) Rug Kelleh. Circa 1900. Cloud Band Design. 297cm X 125cm.

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