How do I place a long runner in a hallway?

Lay the runner centrally down the length of the hall, leaving an even margin of exposed floor on either side to let the border frame the walkway. Ensure heavy furniture does not obscure the primary patterns, allowing the navy border to guide the eye through the passage.

What rooms suit a large Persian carpet?

These sizable carpets anchor principal reception rooms, dining spaces, and libraries where heavy foot traffic benefits from dense wool construction. Position the central seating group atop the rug so the prominent dark borders provide a clear visual boundary for the furniture.

How do I care for antique wool rugs?

Vacuum the piece gently with a suction-only attachment, avoiding rotating bristle brushes that can pull at the hand-spun wool pile. Rotate the rug every year to ensure even exposure to light and wear across the navy field and surrounding borders.

How do I tell village rugs from workshop carpets?

Village rugs display more spontaneous, geometric interpretations of motifs with coarser wool and slightly irregular dimensions. Workshop carpets exhibit greater symmetry, finer knot counts, and fluid floral curves orchestrated by master designers.