Question 1

Why does a vintage distressed karaja runner 3x14.5 cost more than a new machine-made rug?

Accepted Answer

This rug was hand-knotted one knot at a time in Persia, likely over many months. It's one of a kind, can't be reproduced, and carries the patina of decades of real use. Machine-made rugs cost less because they're mass-produced in hours — they also wear out in years, not generations.

Question 2

How long will a hand-knotted Karaja rug last?

Accepted Answer

Properly cared for, hand-knotted wool rugs last fifty to a hundred years or more. This one has already been in use for decades and still has life left. Rotate it twice a year, keep it out of direct sunlight, and have it professionally cleaned every few years to extend the life further.

Question 3

How do I clean it?

Accepted Answer

Vacuum regularly without a beater bar — brush attachment only. Blot spills immediately with a clean cloth and cold water. For real cleaning, use a professional rug cleaner who specializes in hand-knotted wool. Never steam clean, never use carpet shampoo, and never put it through a washing machine.

Question 4

Where does this rug come from and how do I know it's authentic?

Accepted Answer

It was made in Persia circa 1930s and sourced directly from Old New House in Katonah, New York. Old New House was founded by Dave and Melissa Dilmaghani — Dave is a fourth-generation rug dealer on his mother's side and fifth on his father's, with a family lineage in hand-knotted carpets going back to the mid-1800s. He dates and describes every rug personally.

Question 5

What's the condition like?

Accepted Answer

Even wear across to knot heads with faint foundation showing through. Fully secured sides and ends. Machine bound sides. Multiple areas of professional repile. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use. Because this is a vintage piece, expect honest signs of age — that's part of the character, and it's priced accordingly.

Vintage Distressed Karaja Runner 3x14.5

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