How do I care for a heavy wool carpet?

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush roll to protect the wool pile and cotton foundation. Rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even wear from foot traffic and sunlight exposure.

What is the difference between a Heriz and a Serapi?

Serapi carpets generally represent an earlier nineteenth-century aesthetic with coarser knotting and more open, spacious geometric layouts. Standard Heriz pieces often feature denser, more structured medallion designs from the later periods.

Where were these carpets originally woven?

They were woven in towns and villages across the North-West Persian region, particularly around the town of Heriz. Local workshops utilised hand-spun wool and traditional motifs passed down through families.

How can I tell the age of a woven runner?

Age is indicated by the materials, such as hand-spun wool, and the characteristics of the natural dye palette. Construction methods and stylistic details align older pieces with late nineteenth and early twentieth-century production.