Where do traditional long runners work best?

These narrow floor coverings fit naturally into hallways, long corridors, and landings where standard room-sized carpets prove too wide. They transform empty transitional spaces by introducing colour, texture, and historical pattern underfoot.

How do I care for an antique wool runner?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll protects the wool pile from accumulating damaging grit and dust. Professional specialist cleaning maintains the integrity of the natural fibres and dyes over decades of residential use.

What is the difference between Kurdish and Heriz runners?

Kurdish runners frequently display expressive tribal motifs and fine Mina Khani patterns woven by regional Kurdish communities. Heriz runners typically present bolder, geometric medallion structures originating from the Heris district in northwest Persia.

How can I tell the age of a runner?

Age is indicated by the construction materials, such as hand-spun wool foundations, alongside traditional regional design characteristics. Subtle wear patterns and organic dye variations further point to nineteenth and early twentieth-century production methods.