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London’s Oriental Rug Centre has received yet more stock of fine Oriental rugs and carpets from Persia (Iran), Afghanistan and other handmade rug and carpet weaving country’s. Included in this shipment was a rare green Persian Mahi Tabriz carpet, size … Continue reading →

There has been a surge in tourists and consumers coming to London due to the post Brexit depreciation of the pound, with the leisure industry such as hotels benefiting the most. But these visitors like to shop and have found … Continue reading →

The Arts & Antique fair at London’s Olympia 27th June-2nd July 2017 will be celebrating its 45th anniversary. showcasing 160 of the worlds leading specialist dealers, visitors will be able to see a diversity of periods and styles crossing a … Continue reading →

David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts would like to inform all of there customers, both old and new of a huge new shipment of handmade Oriental rugs and carpets that has just arrived in London’s Oriental Rug Centre. The shipment from … Continue reading →

David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs were once again asked to supply The Lawn at Rochford, Essex, with some beautiful Persian carpets and rugs. This Georgian mansion is a highly sought after venue for weddings and events and its elegant interior is … Continue reading →

The China (Qinghai) International Carpet Exhibition will take place in Xining City from the 2nd-6th June 2017. Now in its 14th year, it is one of the largest fairs in China and the organizers are inviting International Oriental rug and … Continue reading →

The Anka Cooperative, a social enterprise in association with US rug producer woven legends, is turning to kickstarter to improve the lives of even more refugee women. The project was founded in 2012, and empowers Syrian refugees through the creation … Continue reading →

To celebrate the Persian New Year a special lecture by Dr Hadi Maktabi will take place on 6th April 2017 at the V&A London. One of the worlds finest collections of Persian carpets is the Imam Reza shrine in Mashad, … Continue reading →

A major exhibition, Serenissime Trame: Carpets and Rugs and Renaissance Paintings; opens on Thursday 23rd March 2017 at the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’d’Oro in Venice. Curated by Claudia Cremonini, Moshe Tabibnia and John Valagussa, Serenissime Trame is the first … Continue reading →

On 5th April 2017, Bonhams of London will launch a groundbreaking new, twice-yearly sale: Important Design. This concept brings together high-quality pieces spanning the past 500 years of Decorative Arts including Oriental rugs and carpets. From Renaissance to Art Nouveau, … Continue reading →