WHAT MAKES A RUG ANITQUE
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 […]
Why Are Persian Rugs So Expensive?
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 guide to buying antique Oriental rugs and care
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 […]
Covid 19 And Its Effects On Rug Production in Iran
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, […]
CORONAVIRUS TRANSMISSION. CAN IT BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH MATERIAL SUCH AS RUGS
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 […]
How to determine value of a Persian Handmade Carpet and the important features to look out for
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, […]
5 celebrity admirers of oriental rugs
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. […]
Who were the ‘tribes’ behind today’s tribal rugs?
“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 […]
How to remove a stain from your Persian carpet
The above question is one that all too many of us only ask ourselves once a stain has actually occurred – at which point, we are furiously looking up instructions that we may be liable to misinterpret, with potentially devastating consequences for our carpet’s condition. This is why we offer our own Persian carpet cleaning […]
Sharafi & Co sponsors Anne Marie K’s Central Saint Martins’ exhibition
We have always taken pride in stocking some of the most stylish oriental rugs in London here at Sharafi & Co, so we are delighted by any opportunity to further affirm our fashion credentials. That has been the case with the new exhibition at Central Saint Martins by one of the legendary art and design […]
