How do I clean an old tribal rug?

Maintenance requires gentle surface vacuuming without the rotating brush bar engaged, avoiding the delicate wool pile and foundation threads. Professional specialist washing remains essential for deep cleaning, as domestic cleaning agents damage natural dyes and wool fibres.

Can these carpets handle hallway traffic?

Many examples on this page exist as runner rugs and hallway runners explicitly produced for narrow spaces. Dense wool pile and sturdy cotton foundations allow these floor coverings to endure heavy foot traffic when paired with an appropriate underlay.

How do I identify a Qashqai rug?

Qashqai pieces display distinctive geometric medallions, animal motifs and intricate boteh patterns worked in saturated wool. These tribal rugs often incorporate rich red and blue tones derived from natural dyes used by weavers in south-west Persia.

What does a Kelleh rug look like?

A kelleh represents a specific extended rectangular format used traditionally as a room-size floor covering. These pieces feature large-scale central medallions surrounded by detailed tribal borders across a wool pile foundation.