How do I place a runner?

Long narrow formats suit hallways, corridors, and narrow spaces where a punch of pattern softens wooden floorboards. Ensure the dimensions leave an even border of exposed floor around the edges. Positioning furniture slightly off the textile prevents heavy chair legs from catching the hand-knotted pile or fragile edge bindings.

Can I use them in high traffic areas?

Dense wool construction allows these rugs to handle regular footfall in living rooms and dining spaces. Natural lanolin within the wool fibres provides inherent resilience against daily wear. Placing a breathable underlay beneath the textile prevents slipping and reduces friction between the foundation and the floor.

How do I identify regional styles?

Village rugs from places like Bergama and Melas display bold geometric motifs and saturated colour palettes rooted in tribal traditions. Town pieces from Oushak feature more open floral fields with softer pastel or pale grounds. Examining the weave structure, fringe finish, and border arrangements helps connect a piece to its specific Anatolian origin.

How do I care for antique wool?

Gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll removes dust from the pile without pulling at the structural knots. Professional cleaning tailored for antique textiles preserves the natural dyes and wool condition. Keeping the textile out of direct, intense sunlight prevents fading of the natural tones over years of display.