Where should I place a runner carpet?

These narrow textiles suit long hallways, narrow landings, and gallery spaces where linear dimensions complement architectural proportions. They protect high-traffic wooden floorboards while defining circulation paths through large country houses or period properties.

How do I care for antique wool runners?

Vacuum gently using suction attachments without rotating brush bars to protect the fragile hand-spun wool pile from excessive friction. Rotate the textile periodically to distribute foot traffic evenly across the length of the corridor.

What is the difference between Kurdish and Heriz runners?

Kurdish pieces display looser tribal geometry with varied village symbolism, often woven with heavy wool foundations. Heriz examples present structured medallion geometry and firmer structural density originating from north-west workshops.

How do I determine the age of an old runner?

Examine the palette of the wool pile for signs of natural dyes that mellowed gradually before synthetic colours entered regional production. Structural irregularities along the selvedges often indicate traditional village manufacture prior to standardised twentieth-century looms.