Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from the Chahar Mahal valley region in western Persia. Local nomadic and village tribes produced them in domestic settings. The weavers belonged to various groups including the Bakhtiari, Luri, and Kurdish communities living across the mountain districts.

How do I care for a tribal carpet?

Vacuum these wool floor coverings gently without using rotating brush attachments that might catch the pile. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight to protect the natural dyes. Professional cleaning suited to antique textiles helps maintain the wool and cotton foundations over decades of use.

How are different periods identified?

Dating relies upon structural analysis, wool quality, and the specific characteristics of the natural dyes used in the foundation and pile. Earlier nineteenth-century examples often display distinct abrash colour variations. Twentieth-century pieces from the 1920s and 1930s frequently show standardised village motifs and firmer cotton or wool foundations.