Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from nomadic and village communities across Persia, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Weavers in regions such as Shiraz, Karaja, Daghestan, and Baluchistan produced these practical items for daily domestic use.

How do I care for a wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll keeps dust from settling deep into the wool pile. Professional cleaning tailored to antique textiles preserves the natural lanolin and protects the historical dyes.

What is a saddle bag?

Nomadic groups utilised large paired wool bags for transporting belongings on horses, camels, or donkeys during seasonal migrations. Only the decorative front panels survive today as small collectible fragments displaying intricate tribal iconography.

How can I identify tribal designs?

Tribal designs typically feature repeating geometric motifs, stepped medallions, and stylized animal or plant forms rather than courtly floral curves. Specific colour combinations and border arrangements often point directly to the particular tribe or confederacy that made the piece.