The Fabrics of India exhibition opens at the Victoria and Albert Museum London from 3rd October 2015 to 10th January 2016. Covering over 6000 years of courtly splendour, the exhibition features textiles from the 3rd century. London's Oriental Rug Centre at Staples Corner is now open to the public, with a vast selection of Oriental rugs and carpets from all over the world, and in particular Persia which is by far the largest group. www.orientalrugexperts.com

$790,000 was the price achieved at Sotheby's New York for a rare Polonaise silk and metal thread rug, which was previously owned by King Umberto II of Italy. this fine rug dates from the early to mid seventeenth century during the Persian Safavid dynasty. The fact that these rugs are called Polonaise is a misnomer, this came about from an exhibition in Paris that displayed rugs from the Ladislas Czartoryski collection, some of which displayed the Czartoryski cote-of-arms. We now know these rugs were in fact produced during the Persian Safavid dynasty between Shah Abbas I (1587-1628), Shah Safi (1629-1642) and Shah Abbas II (1642-1674). www.orientalrugexperts.com

London may be feeling the winter chill, but the world of Oriental rugs and carpets is warming up. Christie's King street London will be holding there Islamic sale on the 6th October 2015, it features an eclectic mix of antique Persian and Oriental rugs and carpets from all over the rug producing world. But for most of us purchasing an antique Persian rug from a top London auction house is just not affordable, but don't worry David J Wilkins Oriental rug expert has been guiding his customers around London's wholesale Oriental rug warehouses for nearly forty years.

Sotheby's New York will be holding a distinguished auction of carpets, rugs and textiles from a specially selected group of antique rugs and carpets from private collections. The selection of rugs and carpets include a number of rare pieces from the Persian Safavid and Turkish Ottoman eras. One of the most important rugs in the auction is a rare Polonaise silk and metal thread rug, which was previously owned by King Umberto II of Italy, this rug has an estimate of 800,000-1,200,000 USD. If your pocket won't stretch to this huge sum, then I can a sure you Handmade Oriental rugs and carpets can be purchased from as little as £200. So if you wish to visit London's importing warehouses give us a call and we will show you around with out any obligation to buy. www.orientalrugexperts.com tel: 0207 722 7608.

This Autumn looks to be an interesting period in London's Oriental rug trade. With the US President Barack Obama having secured enough support in the US Senate to ensure that the Iran nuclear deal will go ahead. This should lead to the lifting of embargo's on Iran, including Persian rugs and carpets. We also announced the opening of London's new Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner and the fact that this trade centre will now be open to the Public Monday to Saturday. David J Wilkins Oriental rug experts are looking forward to guiding customers around this huge centre, and insuring they get the highest quality Persian rug or Oriental carpet there purse will allow. So give us a call this Autumn and arrange a visit to London's new Oriental Rug Centre. www.orientalrugexperts.com Tel:0207 722 7608.

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond attended a ceremony in Tehran to mark the reopening of the British embassy. The reopening comes weeks after Iran reached a deal with six world powers aimed at curbing its nuclear programme. Part of the deal includes the lifting of the embargo on Persian rug and carpets imposed on Iran by the US. Its not clear what effect this will have on the world's Persian rug market or the Oriental rug and carpet business in general, but London's Persian rug dealers are hoping for a positive effect. London's wholesale Oriental rug warehouses have always been well stocked, but the influx of new Persian rugs arriving will be a welcome site. David J.Wilkins Oriental rug brokers of London are looking forward to Britain's new relationship with Iran, and hope it will bring a renewed interest in Persian rugs and Oriental carpets. www.orientalrugexperts.com

The 24th Persian carpet grand exhibition will be held in Tehran on the 23rd-29th August 2015. This event is held annually at the Tehran permanent fairground, and is expected to attract more than 40,000 visitors from many countries around the Persian rug loving world. This years fair has added excitement with the expected lifting of the US embargo on Persian rugs and carpets. London's importing warehouses will be in attendance, hoping to purchase those choice Persian rugs and carpets for the UK market. In the meantime London's Oriental rug and Persian carpet warehouses are fully stocked and are looking forward to the Autumn surge in business. David J.Wilkins is one of London's leading Oriental rug dealers, and he says that Persian rug prices have never been so good. So why not give them a call and arrange an appointment to view the huge stock in London's wholesale Oriental rug warehouses. www.orientalrugexperts.com

We have exciting news regarding the new Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner London. For many years London's Oriental rug warehouses have only opened during the week, as most of their business was with in the trade. But from this summer 2015 London's Oriental rug centre will be open to the public on Saturday (by appointment). The Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner has a vast selection of handmade rugs and carpets from Persia (Iran), Afghanistan, Pakistan and India and whether you're looking for a 5ft x 3ft rug or a 25ft x 13ft carpet, we have a huge selection to choose from. So if you wish to visit the Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner this Saturday or any other day except Sunday, please give us a call on 0207 722 7608 or 07850 923471 or if you prefer drop us an email at rugexpert@btinternet.com and we will arrange an appointment at your convenience. www.orientalrugexperts.com

A new Oriental carpet centre has opened in Staples Corner London. This new venture has been opened by one of London's largest importers of handmade Persian rugs and carpets. The selection is truly breath taking from small Persian rugs to large room size Persian carpets, and you will find a Persian rug to suit most budgets. There also stock Oriental rugs and carpets from Pakistan and Afghanistan including Zieglers and Kazaks. So if your looking for a Oriental rug or carpet, please don't hesitate to call Alex Wilkins of David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts and he will arrange an appointment to visit the new London warehouse and many others, insuring you get the best choice and pay the best price possible. www.orientalrugexperts.com

We all know London is hot this summer, but did you know the hottest deals in town are on Oriental carpets and Persian rugs. London's Oriental rug warehouses have the best selection of Oriental carpets and Persian rugs in the world, and the prices have never been so good. David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts have been helping customers with their Persian rug and Oriental carpet purchases for over 35 years. London's Oriental rug warehouses have never been so full and you can be assured of finding that special Persian rug or Oriental carpet. We only supply handmade rugs and carpets of the finest quality, but even if your on a limited budget we are sure there is a Persian rug for you. So contact David J.Wilkins on www.orientalrugexperts.com and arrange to view the huge selection of Oriental rugs and Persian carpets that are held in London's Oriental rug warehouses.