Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate primarily from villages and tribal regions in West Persia and Kurdistan. Production spans various local centres including Bidjar, Senneh, and Hamadan. The weavers utilised regional motifs and local materials handed down through generations of traditional workshops.

How do I care for a wool rug?

Vacuum gently without using a rotating brush roll to protect the hand-spun wool pile and delicate foundation warps. Keep the textile out of direct, continuous sunlight to preserve the natural dye colours. Professional cleaning tailored for antique carpets ensures the wool fibres remain stable and clean over time.

What is a Kelleh rug?

A kelleh is a specific long format that sits between a standard area rug and an expansive carpet. These proportions suit narrow rooms and extended gallery spaces. Such pieces provide substantial floor coverage while maintaining a manageable width for domestic interiors.

How do I date an antique rug?

Dating relies on material analysis, including the presence of hand-spun wool and early natural dye palettes. Stylistic markers such as specific tribal guls and structural stiffness also indicate period origins. Comparative study of nineteenth and early twentieth-century weaving techniques helps narrow the timeline of individual pieces.

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A traditional kurdish wool rug brings dense tribal character and heavy pile to a hallway or floor, formed by generations of nomadic and village weavers.