It’s not very often that you have the chance to not only buy back the first carpet you ever sold but also be able to keep it on display in your London showroom. Thankfully, for us, both of these circumstances are true!
Read moreOur Top Summer Sale Selection
Shopping for a Persian/Oriental rug can be a daunting task, will it match your interior, is the size right? Am I getting a good deal? This can feel even more so when you’re shopping in the sale and have a special offer for a limited time.
Read moreSummer Sale Now On
Our not to miss Summer sale has now started online and in-store!
Read moreOur Top Selection From Our Wonderful Winter Sale
We’re midway through our Wonderful Winter Sale and we wanted to highlight some really special pieces that we feel shouldn’t be missed out on during our sale period.
Read moreVirtual Appointments
With a large proportion of the UK going in to Tier 3 and Tier 4 Covid restrictions we are having to temporarily close our stores to the public, this however doesn’t mean we will stop working though! Any rugs ordered online or over the phone will still be shipped out and delivered to you as normal and we are allowed to open our stores for click and collect services. We will also now be introducing Virtual Appointments, across FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, What’sApp and Google Hangouts.
Read moreTehran Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Tehran the long standing capital city of Persia was once home to a thriving high quality Persian rug weaving industry. Located in central Persia, Tehran stood as the home of the Shah of Iran until 1979, when he was exiled from the country.
Read moreOriental Rugs as an Investment
Today everyone is looking to make their money grow when investing, and lose as little money as possible when making a purchase. This has been even more apparent in the Persian rug trade as the sale of rare, antique and one off rugs has been increasing year on year to investors who recognise their value.
Read moreShiraz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Shiraz the city that was home to some of Persia’s greatest poets, scholars & artists is located in South Central Persia. The city itself dates back to 2000BC with the earliest references being found on clay tablets from the Elamite people. It was the capital of Persia during the Zand dynasty from 1750 until 1800.
Read moreBakhtiyar’s Exhibition of Fine Persian Carpets, Runners & Kilims
Returning to the magnificent setting of the historic Medieval Hall from the 17th - 19th May, we will once again be showcasing some of the finest examples of hand-woven carpets Persia has to offer. Third generation Internationally renowned Rug specialist Masoud Mazaheri-Asadi has sourced a number of exceptional pieces that have survived centuries of use, to brilliant new modern rugs that have just come off the looms so there is something to please all tastes and budgets.
Read moreBakhtiyar Bazaar From Concept to Reality
The idea of Bakhtiyar Bazaar started 6 months ago over breakfast whilst Masoud, Koroush & Darius were discussing the day ahead. Masoud mentioned the idea of creating a business where we could make Persian rugs, runners & kilims more accessible and appealing to a younger market and this idea lead to Bakhtiyar Bazaar being created.
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