How do I clean a wool rug?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar removes surface grit from the wool pile. Professional washing by a specialist experienced in antique textiles remains essential for deep cleaning. Avoid household detergents or vigorous scrubbing, which can damage natural dyes and weaken the cotton or wool foundation.

Can I use these rugs in high traffic areas?

Wool possesses natural lanolin that resists dirt and provides inherent resilience against daily wear. Many tribal and village carpets were constructed precisely for heavy domestic use. Placing a quality underlay beneath the carpet prevents slipping and reduces friction between the backing and the floorboards.

How do I identify a tribal rug?

Tribal rugs typically feature geometric motifs, bold medallions, and spontaneous local designs rather than formal court curves. They often originate from nomadic or village weavers working from memory rather than drawn cartoons. Palettes in these pieces tend to rely on rich reds, indigos, and earth tones derived from local dyestuffs.

What is the difference between a carpet and a rug?

Carpets generally refer to larger floor coverings designed to occupy a substantial portion of a room. Rugs often denote smaller formats, including hearth sizes, runners, or area pieces. Both terms describe similar woven constructions, differing primarily in physical scale and placement within an interior.

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A vintage wool area carpet brings warmth and deep texture to a floor, offering durable craft shaped by traditional weaving centres.

19th century

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Antique Ushak Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£17,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Heriz Carpet

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£9,250

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Old Gold Afghan Village Rug. North Afghanistan. 145cm X 78cm.

1920 - 1940

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Old Gold Afghan Village Rug. North Afghanistan. 145cm X 78cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£195

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1900 - 1920

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Unusual Afghan Rug. 179cm X 94cm.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£475

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1920 - 1940

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Superb Heriz Design Carpet

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£895

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Hamadan Rug

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

£580

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Bergama Rug

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

£650

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A Large Kashan Woollen Rug 300cm X 200cm

1900 - 1920

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A Large Kashan Woollen Rug 300cm X 200cm

From Buckingham Interiors

£795

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Vintage Middle Eastern Hand Woven Rug

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£195

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Vintage Handwoven Rug

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£225

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Nomadic weavers occasionally inserted deliberate minor flaws into geometric patterns to ward off evil spirits and honour the perfection of higher powers.