Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from village and tribal workshops across Persia, Anatolia, and Central Asia, including regions like the Chahar Mahal valley and Central Anatolia. Local nomadic groups and village weavers produced them using traditional patterns passed down through generations.

How do I care for an antique rug?

Protect the wool and natural dyes by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush and keeping the textile out of direct sunlight. Professional specialist cleaning ensures the pile remains secure and the natural fibres stay conditioned over time.

A bag face is the decorative front portion of a nomadic storage sack that was repurposed or preserved as a small, square rug. These pieces often display particularly dense knotting and concentrated tribal symbolism due to their original utilitarian function.

How do I date an antique rug?

Dating relies on stylistic analysis of the central medallion, structural materials, and the chemical composition of the natural dyes used in the pile. Nineteenth-century examples often display softer wool patination and specific regional palettes compared to early twentieth-century pieces.