How do I clean an antique wool carpet?

Gentle surface brushing and professional specialist washing help preserve the natural lanolin in the wool fibres. Avoid harsh chemical treatments or soaking, which can weaken the foundation threads and alter the dye stability.

Can I place these carpets in high traffic areas?

Many of these pieces were constructed for everyday domestic utility using durable wool piles on sturdy cotton foundations. Placing a quality rug underlay beneath the carpet prevents slippage and reduces friction against the floor.

How do I identify village rugs from city carpets?

Village and tribal rugs often display bolder geometric interpretations, heavier wools, and asymmetrical abrash colour variations. City carpets tend to show finer curvilinear botanical drawings with higher knot counts and more uniform dyeing.

What is a kelleh format?

A kelleh is an elongated room-sized carpet, traditionally proportioned narrower and longer than a standard grand carpet. This specific format suited the long reception rooms common in historic Persian domestic architecture.