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Mehdi Sharafi embarked on his journey into the world of antique Oriental rugs over thirty years ago, starting his career with one of the largest wholesalers of handwoven carpets. In 1990, he confidently launched his own business, quickly establishing himself as a trusted supplier to a diverse clientele, including leading retailers and specialized collectors. His mission is unwavering: to provide rare and exceptional rugs to discerning clients. His impressive collection features distinctive antique pieces that have adorned ambassadorial residences, iconic Persian designs that have graced magazine shoots and London Fashion Week, along with modern bespoke rugs that have garnered attention in prestigious publications such as Conran and Wallpaper magazine. Additionally, his antique repair, restoration, and conservation services are highly recommended by the National Trust for their properties. After many years of strategic effort to establish a production process, he successfully brought together passionate individuals who share his dedication to Persian rugs and traditional craftsmanship. This collaboration has proven transformative, creating the antiques of the future. Today, his production showcases remarkable pieces from Sultanabad and Serapi to Arts & Crafts, all of which are celebrated and recognized by experts in the field.
Top Tips to Buying Handmade Rugs Purchasing the perfect Persian antique or vintage rug demands time and attention. You have to choose a design that suits your style. Your choice doesn’t have to cost the moon. But it must match your vision, compliment the rest of your interior design scheme and help to put together […]
The Important Factors For An Antique Rug Theoretically, an antique rug is over a hundred years old. Yet, it would also have to have other key attributes to make it a valuable antique. The introduction of chemical dyes around the 1925s is an important milestone in rug production. Chemical dyes gradually crept into most areas […]
Not all rug stains can be removed by just washing. Sometimes, stains like wine or coffee need special treatment. This is specialist work that takes a lot of patience, as usually, stains have to be removed layer by layer, so the wool is not damaged. A specialist will know what intensity of solution to use […]
I see this question come up time and again; when in reality, the question should be ‘why are Persian rugs worth so much?’ After all, the record price paid for a 17th Century Persian carpet through Sotheby’s in New York stands at $33.8m (£26.2m). The prevalent art of weaving rugs can be traced back well […]
A Persian rug is never out of style, be it adorning the palatial homes of Henry VIII or draped on one of the most iconic pieces of furniture in the world, Freud’s couch. A Persian rug or runner readily blends into contemporary spaces bringing character to modern city living, while a grand large Persian rug sits easily in a room […]
Iran is one of the countries that the Covid19 (Corona) virus is spreading rapidly. The prevention of the spread of the Virus is not helped by the misleading coverage of the national media. However, a significant number of people have taken matters into their own hands by setting up roadblocks to the entrance of towns, […]
The News is all about Coronavirus and Iran is one of the countries with rapidly spreading, Corona Virus or Covid19. There are a lot of myths about this disease, which feeds on people’s lack of information and legitimate worries. The Virus itself can be transmitted quite easily if you are in close contact with an […]
Valuing a hand knotted rug is not an easy task. It needs in-depth knowledge of different types of carpet and the current market value. However, some basic pointers can help you better understand what aspects of handmade rugs are important in this process. I have tried to explain some basic points that do not need expertise, […]
While handmade oriental rugs are by no means items that one requires celebrity validation in order to proudly own, it is nonetheless intriguing to know more about the many famous owners of Persian and oriental rugs, including their purchasing and ownership experiences. Some of the carpet-related stories of the below-celebrated figures make for very interesting reading indeed. […]
“Tribal rugs” are often defined quite broadly, as rugs that were woven by the nomadic or semi-nomadic weavers of such tribes as the Belouch, Turkmen, Qashqai and Turks. These rugs can also be distinguished by their appearance, as they tend to have quite geometric motifs compared to the more floral and curvilinear motifs used on […]
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