Finding the perfect Persian rug for your home is hard, and trying to visualise the rug you like in situ is even harder. We understand this and try to make the buying process and simple and easy as possible for our clients by offering free and obligation free trials with rugs.
Read moreOur Fathers Day Feature in Salisbury Life
In the latest issue of Salisbury Life Magazine there was a focus on family run businesses and specifically fathers & sons working in business together. Koroush & Darius where asked to be interviewed and talk about their experience in working with Masoud and running a family business. Below is the feature in full.
Read moreThe Influence of Persian Rugs in Fashion
Persian rugs have been popular across the world for centuries and have played a major role in architecture, fashion and design across the middle east for thousand of years. Seen as a symbol of status and wealth Oriental rugs where the floor coverings of the royalty and rich, and something the general public wished to attain.
Read moreBakhtiyar's Exhibition of Fine Persian Rugs, Runners & Kilims
From the 17th November - 19th November 2017 Bakhtiyar will return once again to the historic Medieval Hall in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury to exhibit a selection of over 200 fine Persian hand-knotted rugs, runners and kilims for purchase
Read moreKashan Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Kashan is located in central Iran. It is one of the oldest towns in Persia and is named after its original inhabitants the ‘Kasian’ people, whose remains can be found in the Tepe Sialk which dates back to 6,000BC. Recently, Kashan rugs have been given as wedding presents from the bride's parents to the newly wed couple, this is to represent eternal life and their eternal love.
Read moreHow to Measure Knot-Count: The Persian Way
Have you ever wondered how Persians determine the quality of a rug? For centuries, two methods passed down between generations have have been used as the definitive methods of measuring the quality of the weave of a rug. By following the steps below you can learn one of the oldest secrets of the Bazaar.
Read moreQashqai Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Qashqai rugs are woven by the notoriously colourful Qashqai tribe- Iran's last roaming tribe in existence. Almost completely self-sufficient, they rely upon the health and well-being of their flock, which provides the invaluable wool from which they produce beautiful hand-woven rugs, saddle bags and more to trade with nearby towns and cities.
Read moreThe Anatomy of a Persian Rug
Knotting
Each rug is made up of a series of knots running horizontally along the warp, these are visible on the rug's reverse side.
Fringe
The fringe is the exposed area of the 'warp strings'. These strings run through the entire length of the rug.
Selvedge
This is the bound edge along the width of the rug. The selvedge prevents materials from fraying or unravelling.
Qum Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Qum (also spelled Qom) is located in central Iran, 100km south of the capital city, Tehran. As the 8th largest city in the country, its weavers are well-educated and they produce rugs to a very high standard despite being relatively new to the industry- only around 100 years ago did the city's production of silk and wool carpets begin.
Read moreAn Introduction to Persian Rugs
Opulent and alluring, Persian carpets were being produced even before the first Persian Empire was built. Their popularity in the west first flourished during the Safavid period (1501-1722) and, despite modern day sanctions, the trade remains one of Iran’s largest foreign exports.
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