Every 1–3 years depending on traffic, pets, and indoor air quality. High-traffic pieces or allergy households may benefit from annual service.
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Avoid consumer steam cleaning; heat and moisture can cause shrinkage or dye bleed. Use a wool-safe wash or professional rug bath instead.
Vacuum regularly and blot spills with cool water and a wool-safe detergent. Deep-clean infrequently: scrub gently, rinse thoroughly, and dry flat with good airflow.
New wool may shed for a few weeks, then taper. Vacuum with suction only (beater bar off) and expect early canister fills to drop after several cleanings.
Most are wool pile on cotton or wool foundations; finer pieces may be silk. Flatweaves (kilims, soumaks) are typically wool and cotton blends.
Flip it over: handmade rugs show individual knots and the design mirrored on the back. Machine-made pieces look uniform and often have a mesh or latex backing.
Often, yes. Wool’s natural lanolin offers stain resistance and bounce-back; patterned weaves hide crumbs. Blot spills quickly and avoid fringe in play zones.
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Yes—dense, hand-knotted wool handles wear well and naturally resists soiling. Choose tighter weaves and low to medium pile for entries, family rooms, and hallways.
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A Central Anatolian shag-style rug with long, plush pile and bold, simple graphics. It’s cozy underfoot; use in low-to-moderate traffic areas and pair with a firm pad.
A flatwoven Turkish rug with no pile, made by interweaving wefts and warps. Kilims are lighter, reversible, and great under dining chairs or doors due to their low profile.
Hereke pieces are palace-tradition Turkish rugs, often silk on silk, with extremely fine knotting. Authentic silk Hereke can exceed 600 knots per square inch and display intricate, crisp detail.
A Western Anatolian style known for soft, washed color palettes and large-scale motifs that suit spacious rooms. Many modern Oushaks are hand-knotted wool with relaxed, open designs.
