What are the most expensive oriental carpets ever sold?
While you are browsing the many highly affordable Persian rugs in our clearance range, it may interest you to learn more about some of the oriental carpets that have previously changed hands for much more generous sums. Persian rugs have consistently been purchased for staggering amounts For the first example of an oriental rug that sold for […]
What is a kilim rug?
Among the many terms that you may encounter when you are perusing oriental and Persian rugs is ‘kilim’, which refers to a flat tapestry-woven carpet or rug. These items are produced from the Balkans to Pakistan and have been found to date back to at least the fourth or fifth century CE in Hotan, China. […]
5 interesting ways to use your oriental style rug
Such is the reassuringly traditional exotica that the finest oriental rugs exude, when you acquire your own oriental style rug, it may be tempting to simply use it in a very traditional way. However, oriental rugs are also works of art that tantalise and reward the imagination. It may therefore make sense to use yours […]
Are Persian Rugs A Good Investment?
Persian rugs can be good investments if you make the right choices. Those who own an antique Persian rug passed on from previous generations will vouch for its durability. While Oriental rug antique collectors will tell you, a diligently chosen Persian rug is unlikely to decrease in value. Persian rugs offer the buyer a resale value that a mass-produced modern rug does not. Even […]
Some of the problems that may lead you to enquire about oriental rug repair
Whether or not you have previously used our oriental rug repair and restoration service here at Sharafi & Co, you might be interested to know of some of the problems that are commonly presented to us and how we can tackle them to bring a rug back to the best condition. Damaged fringes It is […]
The Ardabil Carpet – the most prestigious of all oriental rugs in London
The oriental carpets and bespoke rugs that Sharafi & Co offers for the delectation of admirers of such works of art in London may be – if we dare say so – exquisite in their own right, but they are also part of one of the world’s noblest carpet-making traditions. For an even deeper sense […]
A short history of antique Persian rugs
While, here in the UK, there are undoubtedly many admirers of the aesthetic of antique Persian rugs, there is not always much thought given by many buyers to such pieces’ rich heritage and broader cultural associations. Indeed, the Persian rug is inextricably bound with the fascinating history of what is now Iran. For more than 2,500 […]
What are the best ways to clean oriental rugs and carpets?
Here at Sharafi & Co, we are proud to say that we don’t merely stock oriental and Persian rugs for purchase, but also offer an acclaimed antique oriental rug cleaning service that caters to the very specific professional rug cleaning requirements. But what else is it useful to know about how you can keep such a handmade […]
Why choose Sharafi & Co when you require Persian carpets in London?
There are few items of household decor that have gained quite the cultural currency that the Persian carpet or rug has. Its history can be traced back an incredible 2,500 years, and it’s fair to say that across the generations, Iranians have more than demonstrated their ingenuity and skill as carpet weavers. To this day, […]
Most Popular Antique Rugs in History
Antique carpets and rugs have caught the eyes of collectors from all over the world. They are known to be representative of the history of the region where they were made and reflect the art as well as the political, economic or social situations of the community. The designs tell the story of ancient civilizations and […]
