Where were these rugs made?

Production centred primarily within the Kurdish regions of western Persia, alongside related tribal areas in East Anatolia. Weavers in districts such as Bidjar, Senneh, and Hamadan produced these pieces using local materials. Nomadic and village groups adapted regional patterns to suit their specific weaving traditions, resulting in diverse formats ranging from long runners to small saddlebag faces.

How do I care for my rug?

Protect the hand-spun wool pile by regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the foundation yarns. Professional cleaning suited for antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin in the wool. Place a suitable underlay beneath the textile on hard flooring to prevent slipping and reduce friction between the backing and the floorboards.

How are different tribal types distinguished?

Distinctions rely on structural density, materials like cotton versus wool foundations, and the specific geometry of the border systems. Jaf and Quchan pieces often display distinct bagface structures or specific tribal colour combinations. Examining the handling of the weave and the presence of goat hair or hand-spun yarns helps assign pieces to specific nineteenth-century groups.

Can I use a runner in a hallway?

Long runners and kelleh formats were originally constructed to handle high-traffic transit areas within homes. Their robust wool pile and sturdy construction suit heavy corridor use. Ensuring correct placement with a quality rug pad prevents shifting and distributes foot traffic evenly across the antique foundation.

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A red kurdish rug brings dense tribal character and sturdy wool construction into a room, forged by weaving traditions spanning the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.