How We Try And Make Life Easier For Interior Designers
We understand that interior designers face difficulty in sourcing handmade rugs, which is why we offer our expertise and extensive contacts to make this task easier for you. While we offer a variety of decorative options in different sizes, we also have our own production of high-quality Sultanabad, Ushak, and Arts & Crafts rugs made […]
Ultimate Rug Guide On Our Website
The purchase of a handmade rug can be a challenging decision, as it entails several elements. Our website was created with the aim of providing our clients with the necessary information to make an informed decision. We have opted for a minimalist design that prioritizes ease of navigation and searchability. Our search function is both […]
My Take on The Rug Market in Iran
Persian Rug Market Iranian exports of Persian rugs have been diminishing steadily and are at the lowest for a quarter of a century. ([i], [ii]) In the 1980s, Iran exported $1.7 billion of rugs, and demand for Iranian tribal rugs buoyed the market. Yet in the intervening years, producers in countries such as India, […]
What Is The Best Way To Clean My Rug
What Is The Best Way To Clean My Rug When cleaning Persian rugs, many questions come to mind for the user. Can they clean their handmade rugs themselves? What is the best way to clean my rug? Is it worth getting my rug cleaned? Does it need to be done professionally? What do you do […]
Choosing the Right Size Rug
Choosing the Right Size Rug A choice quality handwoven has the power to transform your room. In particular, a Persian rug is never out of style, whether adorning palatial homes or draped on pieces of furniture. A Persian rug or runner readily blends into contemporary spaces bringing the character to modern city living, while a grand large Persian […]
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST RUG
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 and compliment the rest of your interior design scheme. It should ultimately help to put together your dream room. […]
Jan 2022 Newsletter
PRODUCTION AND ANTIQUE GOODS Following years of Mid-century Modern and minimalism, high-end interior designers are leading the way to exciting new styles. At Sharafi & Co it is a necessity that we anticipate such trends; not only for our Persian rug production lines but also in the vintage and antique Persian rugs that we purchase. It […]
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 […]
How To Remove Stains From a Persian Carpet
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 […]
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 […]
