How do I care for a heavy wool carpet?

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush roll to protect the wool pile from unnecessary friction and fibre loss. Rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even wear across high-traffic areas and exposure to sunlight.

Where were these carpets originally woven?

Weavers produced these textiles in the Kurdish towns and tribal villages surrounding Bijar in western Persia. These communities maintained distinct weaving traditions that emphasised structural durability over delicate city aesthetics.

What is a kelleh format?

A kelleh is a specific long carpet format designed for traditional Persian domestic architecture. These elongated proportions suit long hallways or large principal rooms.

How do I date an older carpet?

Dating relies on stylistic analysis of the motifs, structural materials, and regional weaving characteristics recorded in each piece. Nineteenth-century examples often display natural dye variations and hand-spun wool structures that differ from later twentieth-century production.