How do I clean a vintage hand knotted rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush helps remove embedded dirt from the wool pile. Professional specialist cleaning remains essential for addressing deeper soiling and protecting natural dyes. Water exposure should be managed carefully to prevent dye migration or weakening of the cotton and wool foundations. Specialist care ensures the textile retains its structural integrity over decades of domestic use.

Where should I place a long runner?

Long narrow runners suit hallways, corridors, and high-traffic transitional spaces where floor protection and warmth are desired. Their dimensions bridge connecting rooms while adding distinct regional patterns to otherwise plain floors. Placing an appropriate underlay beneath the runner prevents slipping and cushions the wool pile against hard subfloors. This positioning protects the foundation threads from excessive localized friction.

What is a prayer rug used for?

Traditional prayer rugs feature a distinctive arch motif known as a mihrab, which historically directed the placement of the textile. Beyond their original devotional function, these smaller formats serve effectively as wall hangings or focused accent pieces in smaller rooms. Their compact dimensions allow them to be displayed in entryways or studies where larger room-sized carpets would overwhelm the floor space.

How do tribal rugs differ from town carpets?

Tribal rugs display geometric motifs, memory-driven designs, and robust palettes reflecting nomadic or village production. Town carpets generally exhibit refined floral layouts, complex central medallions, and precise curves woven in established urban workshops. Understanding these distinctions helps identify whether a piece originated from a sedentary workshop or a pastoral tribal weaving group.

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These vintage hand knotted rug pieces bring enduring character to floors through centuries of regional weaving traditions.

1900 - 1920

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Vintage Hand Knotted Wool Rug

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£275

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19th century

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274 X 366cm Antique Lavar Kirman Carpet

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£995

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Unusual Mosque Design Afghan Rug. Herat Region. 133cm X 85cm.

1920 - 1940

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Unusual Mosque Design Afghan Rug. Herat Region. 133cm X 85cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£175

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Old Persian Baluch Prayer Rug. East Persia. 125cm X 76cm.

1900 - 1920

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Old Persian Baluch Prayer Rug. East Persia. 125cm X 76cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£175

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Antique Sarouk Rug. West Persia. 140cm X 96cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Sarouk Rug. West Persia. 140cm X 96cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£195

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1900 - 1920

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Good Antique Baluch Rug Carpet

From Rams Head Antiques

£485

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Antique Afshar Rug, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century

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Antique Afshar Rug, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£2,350

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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Antique Prayer Rugs

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£2,950

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Old Turkish Carpet. Caucasian Pattern. 288cm X 196cm.

1920 - 1940

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Old Turkish Carpet. Caucasian Pattern. 288cm X 196cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£475

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Distressed Antique Sarab Rug. North West Persia. 189cm X 104cm.

1900 - 1920

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Distressed Antique Sarab Rug. North West Persia. 189cm X 104cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£285

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The listings span multiple decades from the 1870s to the 1930s, featuring wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes across Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, and Turkmen traditions.