How do I clean a traditional hand woven carpet?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar removes loose dirt from the wool fibres. Professional specialist washing remains essential for deep cleaning to protect the natural dyes and foundation.

Can I place these rugs in high traffic areas?

Sturdily constructed wool carpets withstand regular movement in hallways and living rooms. Placing a proper underlay beneath the textile prevents slippage and reduces friction against the floor.

How do I identify a tribal design from a city design?

Tribal rugs typically display geometric patterns, stylised animals, and asymmetrical motifs woven from memory. City carpets tend to show precise floral curves, balanced medallions, and intricate symmetrical border arrangements.

What causes colour variation in older carpets?

Natural dyes react to sunlight and natural ageing over decades, developing softer patinas across the wool. Batch changes in dye pots, known as abrash, create subtle horizontal shading lines across the field.