Where should I place a long runner?

These narrow textiles fit well in hallways, corridors, and galleys where floor protection and visual warmth are required. Their elongated proportions guide movement through domestic spaces. Ensure the dimensions match your floor area, leaving a balanced border of exposed wood or tile around the edges of the passage.

How do I care for wool floor runners?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush roll prevents dust accumulation within the pile. Professional cleaning is recommended for deep maintenance. Keep the textile out of direct, prolonged sunlight to protect the natural dyes used in the wool and cotton fibres.

What is the difference between a rug and a runner?

Rugs are proportioned as square or rectangular formats designed for central placement in rooms. Runners feature an elongated, narrow shape intended for passages. Both share regional weaving methods and materials like wool and cotton but serve different spatial functions in an interior.

How do I identify regional styles?

Regional styles appear through distinct colour palettes, floral motifs, and structural borders characteristic of specific weaving centres. Persian and Caucasian pieces each display unique geometric or curvilinear signatures. Examining the weave density and foundation materials provides further clues to the origin and period of manufacture.