This years New York International Carpet Show will be held from 11th-13th September at the Terminal Warehouse (aka The Tunnel), 271 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. A newly launched section in the Antique Pavilion will host specialist dealers in antique Oriental rugs, carpets, and textiles, supplementing the show's more familiar selection of new Oriental rug and carpet designs. Also from across the pond, The Ararat-Eskijian Museum in Los Angeles and the Armenian Rugs Society will present an illustrative discourse by Berdj Achdijian on Armenian Church Alter Curtains and Palampores Traded by Armenian Merchants. An article on this little known group of figurative chintzes with Christian iconography from the Coromandel Coast that document Armenian history and global textile trade. On this side of the Atlantic London's Oriental rug dealers have seen steady business through the summer holidays. Normally the Persian rug and carpet trade in London enter a slow period until the holidays are over, and getting customers into London on a hot sunny day is near impossible. Despite this David J Wilkins Oriental rug experts is looking forward to a brisk end to the summer and that busy Autumn period, and with the warehouse in London full of new stock, customers can be assured of a fine selection of Oriental and Persian rugs to chose from. www.orientalrugexperts.com

25 years have gone by since an article by renowned Financial Times journalist, Lucia van der Post featured David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs. The article was all about how and where to purchase a Persian carpet, and why it was a good time to buy. Amazingly very little has changed 25 years on. We are still dealing with the aftermath of embargo's, and currencies are still volatile, but one thing is certain, its still a very good time to purchase a Persian carpet or Oriental rug in London. David J.Wilkins Oriental Rug Experts is still in business and says much of the Financial Times article is still relevant to today's Persian carpet and Oriental rug market in London. although he would admit, he may look a little older now than he does in the article photo. www.orientalrugexperts.com 0207 722 7608

Weaving and the Social World: 3,000 Years of Andean Textiles is open at Yale University Art Gallery until 18th September 2016. Woven tunics, mantles and wall hangings as well as related feather, gold and silver objects, tools and ceramics ranging in date from 900BC to the 16th century. Textiles from significant ancient Andean cultures including the Chancay, Chavin, Chimu, Mocha, Nazca, Inca,, Paracas, Sihuas and Wari are featured-societies that lacking written languages, used textiles as the primary means of transmitting images, ideas and status. David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs Experts are currently in the process of modernizing their website, including a mobile friendly version and featured Oriental rug of the month. Here we will select a fine Oriental rug that stands out from the crowd. Our criteria are that it's typical of its type and it's of superior quality; we then reduce the price to a fraction of the retail value. So keep a look out for this feature and grab yourself a bargain.  

The weak pound provides a opportunity for our overseas customers to grab a bargain. At David J.Wilkins Oriental rugs we are expecting the canny buyers to take advantage of this situation ,which I'm sure will only be temporary. We continue to improve our stock and customers will find a vast selection of handmade Oriental rugs and carpets from all over the world including Persia, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and Morocco. In Italy the Sartirana Textile Show 2016 will take place from 14th-18th September. This show is one of the most important trade fairs for antique Oriental rugs and carpets as well as textiles.

At London's Oriental Rug Centre we have just received a new consignment of Handmade Persian overdyed rugs and carpets. These old Persian carpets are given a new lease of life by re-dying with vegetable and chromatic dyes creating a contemporary carpet for the modern decor. Each rug is unique and gives a wonderful distressed shabby chic look, please call us at David J.Wilkins and arrange an appointment to view the large selection of colours and sizes available. www.orientalrugexperts.com

A new shipment of Persian and Afghan rugs has just arrived at London's Oriental Rug Warehouse NW2, David J.Wilkins Oriental Rug Experts tells us that the warehouse is now brimming over with fine rugs and carpets from all over the rug weaving world, and never before have customers had such a great choice to chose from. Auktionshaus Hull will hold their next special carpet auction 'Old and Antique rugs' Monday 27th June 2016 at 10 am in Cologne. Their viewing exhibition will be open to the public Saturday 25th June and Sunday 26th June, both days from 11 am to 6 pm. www.orientalrugexperts.com

Henry's Auktionshaus AG in Mutterstadt Germany will hold a special sale of over 316 collectible antique carpet and rugs on 11th June 2016. The highlight of the auction is lot 7116, the Anton Danker Ladik coupled-column prayer rug from the 17th century. Also of note is lot 7125, a unique Knoya Karapinar Kilim with a so-called stepped mihrab pattern, The piece dates from the 18th century. A number of 19th century rugs and carpets like lot 7277. a Persian Bakhshaish carpet, and some fine quality town carpets from Persia will be offered. In addition, the selection includes an important collection of Transylvanian rugs and an important collection of early Anatolian Kilims, silk rugs, tribal pieces, Luri gabbehs, Pictorial rugs, tapestries, Turkmen rugs, suzanis and much more. Closer to home London's Oriental Rug Centre continues to import an impressive selection of Moroccan rugs and carpets, which tend to cater for the contemporary market, along with the huge selection of traditional Persian and Afghan pieces. David J.Wilkins oriental rugs experts would also like to remind there customers that they are now open on Saturday's at London's Staples Corner NW2. www.orientalrugexperts.com  

Bruun Rasmussen's upcoming international sale includes 53 Oriental rugs, carpets and tapestries. The sale starts on the 1st of June and the preview will be open to the public 26th-30th May 2016. Most of the Oriental carpets and rugs  in this auction are from Persia with some rugs and carpets from Turkmenistan and the Caucuses. By every measure this year's DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR trade fair, which was held in Shanghai China and ran from 22nd-24th March 2016, was a resounding success. DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is already regarded as the leading international flooring show in the Asia-Pacific region, and in 2016 it attracted more exhibitors and visitors than ever before. Some 1,303 companies from 39 nations, showcased the latest products to an audience of 50,389, including many handmade rugs and carpets. www.orientalrugexperts.com

The Calouste Gulbenkian Museum Lisbon is hosting an exhibition of Fine Kum Kapi carpets. The museum is drawing on little known items from its collection to display a handful of very fine Istanbul workshop rugs. Calouste Gulbenkian traveled widely and amasses over 6,400 objects of art, among them textiles. The exhibition connects two artists from different times and places who share a common past that ties in with the life story of Gulbenkian himself. Three of the carpets in the exhibition are by Hagop Kapoudjian (1870-1946), one of the most famous Kum Kapi master weavers. The Kum Kapi rug exhibition runs until September 18th 2016. www.orientalrugexperts.com

How do you know that Kashmir silk rug is genuine or if you're getting a good deal on that amazing carpet at the Turkish Bazaar ? Well the rule of thumb is simple, research, research, research. There's no doubt window shopping and spontaneous spending is fun, but if you're looking to make a major purchase, you'll want to do your homework to make sure you're getting a good deal and the real deal. David Wilkins is one of London's leading Oriental rug experts, and says we are now entering the silly season, when holiday makers return from sunny climes with their proud purchases, including Oriental rugs and carpets suddenly discover they could of purchased their rug much cheaper in London, and for some unfortunate people their precious rug is not even handmade making it virtually worthless. As we mentioned before there is no substitute to research when making a large purchase, such as a Persian carpet or Oriental rug. So who do you go to, well David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts London has been in the business for over 35 years and the company is now run by his son Alexander. Their will show you around London's Importing Oriental rug warehouses making sure you get the right rug for the right price and with the added assurance that they only deal in genuine handmade Oriental rugs and carpets. The warehouses are open Monday to Saturday with free onsite parking. www.orientalrugexperts.com Tel:0207 722 7608