SPEAK TO THE EXPERTS ON PERSIAN CARPETS

Discover the finest collection of Persian rugs, carpets and tapestries in the heart of Mayfair, London

ESSIE CARPETS, IN Mayfair, London, stocks the largest selection of fi ne & decorative Persian carpets, rugs & tapestries, in two showrooms at 2 Piccadilly opposite the Ritz hotel ) and 8 - 89 Piccadilly.

Recently, a 17th century Persian Kerman carpet was auctioned off at Sotheby’s, New York for nearly 34 million.

The history of Persian carpets goes back to the beginnings of civilisation. They were initially woven in nomadic tents before the industry developed to larger towns and cities, and nowadays they are made in well-managed workshops.

The oldest known carpet in existence is the Pazyryk rug and it dates from the 5th century BC. It is now kept in the Hermitage Museum of Leningrad.

ealing in Persian and Oriental carpets is not too dissimilar to making them. It demands patience, hard work and a knowledge acquired over many years.

Essie Sakhai and his family have been in the Persian carpet business for nine generations now. Essie operates from two substantial showrooms on Piccadilly in the heart of Mayfair, with one of the largest selections of fi ne and decorative Persian carpets and tapestries in London.

Essie Sakhai is the author of three books on the subject of Persian carpets, one of which, The Story of Carpets, has been translated into twelve languages. Essie also advises collectors and museums around the world on Persian carpets.

Essie Carpets, 62 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DZ

Tel: 0207 493 7766

Fax: 0207 495 3456

Email: essiecarpets@aol.com essiecarpets.com

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