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.

Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Long Rug. North West Persia. 262cm X 69cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Kurdish Narrow Runner. Long Rug. North West Persia. 262cm X 69cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,250

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19th century

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Antique Kazak Rug

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£15,000

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19th century

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Antique Kirman Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£14,500

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1900 - 1920

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A Large Antique Heriz Carpet 465x301cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£9,995

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Fine Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 374x260cm

19th century

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Fine Antique Mahal Room Size Carpet 374x260cm

From Haliden Oriental Carpets

£6,995

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19th century

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Rare Antique Ziegler Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£36,000

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19th century

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Antique Farahan Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£22,500

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1900 - 1920

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60 X 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£1,800

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Antique Ivory Ground Ushak Oushak Carpet with Medallion. 312cm X 276cm.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Ivory Ground Ushak Oushak Carpet with Medallion. 312cm X 276cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£1,995

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19th century

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Antique Bidjar Kelleh

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£17,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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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.