How do I clean a wool carpet?

Vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotating brush roll to protect the vintage wool pile from unnecessary friction. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for heavier washing to preserve the natural lanolin and dyes within the fibres.

Where were these carpets made?

These pieces originate from South Persia, specifically associated with tribal weavers and nomadic groups operating around Shiraz and the broader Fars province. Production centres included nomadic encampments and regional markets where tribal confederacies such as the Qashqai and Khamseh traded their woven goods.

Are these pieces fragile?

Hand-knotted wool and cotton construction yields a durable textile designed originally for practical floor use in nomadic and domestic settings. Older nineteenth-century examples require thoughtful placement in low-traffic zones to preserve their historical integrity while still enjoying daily domestic life.

How do I date a tribal rug?

Dating relies upon stylistic analysis of the traditional motifs, structural materials, dye palettes and overall wear patterns compared against documented nineteenth and early twentieth-century examples. Changes in chemical and natural dye usage between the nineteenth century and the nineteen thirties provide reliable chronological markers for experienced collectors.