What is a tribal rug?

A tribal rug is a textile woven by nomadic, semi-nomadic, or village artisans rather than urban commercial manufactories. These pieces reflect local heritage through traditional geometric patterns and regional colour palettes. They served functional roles in daily nomadic life, ranging from floor coverings and tent dividers to animal trappings and storage receptacles.

How do I care for wool rugs?

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating power brush helps remove grit from the wool pile without damaging the foundation threads. Professional cleaning suited for antique textiles should be utilised periodically. Keeping the rug out of direct, harsh sunlight preserves the natural dyes and prevents the wool fibres from drying out over time.

Where were these rugs made?

The pieces originate across a broad geographic expanse spanning Persia, the Caucasus region, Anatolia, and Central Asia. Specific groups such as the Afshar, Kazak, and Ersari Turkmen maintained distinct weaving centres and nomadic routes. Local materials and regional motifs help attribute pieces to specific provinces like Kerman or Khorassan.

How can I date an old rug?

Dating relies on structural analysis, wool quality, dye analysis, and stylistic markers specific to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Natural colour variations and hand-spun textures often indicate older periods before industrial materials entered common use. Specific regional designs and historical markers help narrow down the decade of production.

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A woven wool tribal rug brings the geometry of nomadic craft and centuries of village weaving directly onto your floor.

19th century

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133 X 246 Early 19th Century Highly Collectable Kurdish Rug, Sauj Bulagh Tribe

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

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Antique Shahsavan Bag Face in Soumak Technique, Superb Example, Circa 1870.

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Antique Shahsavan Bag Face in Soumak Technique, Superb Example, Circa 1870.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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Old Afghan Village Carpet, Traditional Ersari Design, Great Condition, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920

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Old Afghan Village Carpet, Traditional Ersari Design, Great Condition, Circa 1920.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,500

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133 X 246 Early 19th Century Highly Collectable Kurdish Rug, Sauj Bulagh Tribe

Antique Shahsavan Bag Face in Soumak Technique, Superb Example, Circa 1870.

Old Afghan Village Carpet, Traditional Ersari Design, Great Condition, Circa 1920.

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