There are many occasions when it is preferable to rent a Persian rug or Oriental carpet, rather than going to the expense of purchasing the rug or carpet which will only be used for a limited time. Persian rugs are an essential decorative item that may be used for Film and photo shoots as well as Theatre sets and special occasions, they can also be an important tool when used in visual merchandising. Oriental rugs and carpets which are used in period films have to be specially chosen to reflect the correct date being portrayed. This was very apparent in a resent Tudor series that should have had Oriental rugs from the Renaissance period, which typically used Anatolian rugs. Unfortunately this program had relatively new Persian rugs and carpets which looked wrong. David J.Wilkins has been selecting Persian rugs and carpets for film prop hire companies for over 30 years, and in that time has built up an expert knowledge of whats required. Dealing direct from London's Oriental rug warehouses he has the huge stock available to make sure the correct rugs are chosen. www.orientalrugexperts.com

They is no doubting the Victorians love of Oriental rugs and carpets. They was a huge increase in demand of fine handmade rugs and carpets from exotic places such as Persia,Turkey and India. Its not clear if the desire was a result of the new wealthy Victorian classes or the need to add some colour to the dingy Victorian decor, probably a combination of the two. But one thing is clear it brought the Persian rugs and carpets to the forth front of interior designers of the period, and this legacy has remained with us today. It also helped London to become a world centre for Oriental rugs and carpets. Oriental rug dealers and experts from all over the world chose London for its safety and political influence, and even today London is still an important centre for fine Oriental rugs and carpets from Persia,Afghanistan,Pakistan and indian and many other handmade rug producing countries. www.orientalrugexperts.com

If you're in the market for a new Persian carpet where do you go? The obvious place would be the high street stores, but the stock and expertise is usually low not to mention the extortionate prices. And beware of fly-by-night operations, whenever you see closing down sales or temporary premises being used to hold Oriental rug sales usually in village or town halls across the country, stay well clear. Undoubtedly the way to pay the lower prices is to go to one of the Oriental rug brokers who have access to London's Oriental rug wholesale warehouses. Here the broker pays the wholesale price and because he has low over-heads, he sells the Persian rugs on to you at a price that is much lower than you would have to pay in a retail store. David J Wilkins Oriental rug broker has been guiding people around London's Oriental rug warehouses for over 35 years. So if you're looking for expert knowledge with access to huge stocks of Persian rugs at lower prices than retail stores, why not give him a call. Tel: 0207 722 7608 Mobile: 07850 923471 Email: rugexpert@btinternet.com

When the time comes to purchasing that ideal wedding present for your friends or family's special day, it can be the start of some very deep thinking or even panic. The object of the excise is to give the happy couple a gift that will remind them of their special day and last a life time, you may also achieve the accolade of favourite present. It may seem difficult to be able to judge their taste in rugs, but we have found that quality always wins. That is why a fine Persian rug is the ideal gift, it will fit into most interiors whether they are traditional or contemporary. In some countries the Persian rug has been a traditional wedding gift for thousands of years and could truly last a life time. Persian rugs can be purchased for less than you may imagine. a small hearth rug could be yours from around £250. David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts have been supplying Persian rugs as wedding presents for over 35 years, and believe there are the ideal wedding gift. so why not give David J.Wilkins a call and arrange an appointment to view the huge stock of Persian rugs in London's Oriental rug warehouses. Tel: 0207 722 7608 Mobile: 07850 923471 www.orientalrugexperts.com    

It's an exciting time this spring for London's interior designers and home makers. There are many great shows that will inspire you to create those magical interior's, among them is the London design week 2015, which will be held at the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour between the 8th and 13th of March. also the London BADA antique and fine art fair which will be held at the Duke of York Square, London between 18th and 24th of March. London is also hosting LARTA the London antique rug and Textile fair, which will be held at The Showroom, Penfold Street, between 16th and 19th April. London's Oriental rug warehouses also have a huge selection of antique rugs and carpets from Persia, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as many other rug weaving countries. And the great news is that London's Oriental rug warehouses are open all year round. Make an appointment this spring to visit London's Oriental rug warehouses. www.orientalrugexperts.com Tel:0207 722 7608.

Many painting from the renaissance period feature fine Oriental rugs and carpets, these paintings are an important historical guide to the manufacture of handmade rugs and carpets, and by investigating the movement and dates of a particular artist we can obtain valuable information regarding woven history. The leading carpet scholar Kurt Erdmann first classified rugs and carpets by using the names of the artists who liked to use certain Oriental rugs and carpets in their paintings. Five renaissance artists stand out from the rest, Holbein, Lotto, Bellini, Crivelli and Memling. Probably the most important artist is Hans Holbein 1497-1543 who name is synonymous with Anatolian rug and carpet designs that featured in his paintings. Lorenzo Lotto 1480-1557 is also given his name to a design of Anatolian rug which is also known as Arabesque Ushak, and almost always has a yellow design on a red ground. The works of these great artists can be found in the major museums of the world, and in London's Oriental rug warehouses rugs and carpets can still be found woven with the influence of Anatolian rugs found in the painting of the renaissance artists.

With Christmas over and the New Year beginning, our thoughts turn to those redecorating and interior design project's that we have been pondering over for the last six months. An important part of your new decor is the Oriental rug or carpet, so whether you are looking for a new Afghan Ziegler rug or that special antique Persian carpet then David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts can help you. Often the Oriental rug or Persian carpet is the very first thing you should purchase for your new room, as matching an Oriental carpet to a all but completed project can be more difficult. London's Oriental rug warehouses are full of beautiful handmade rugs and carpets from all over the rug weaving world, so why not make an appointment to view one of Europe's largest selections of fine Persian and Oriental rugs and carpets at www.orientalrugexperts.com

The Royal carpet company of Persia or Sherkat-e-farsh is a government organization that was founded by the father of Reza Shah Pahlavi. The goal of Sherkat-e-farsh was to set the highest quality standards for the Persian rug and carpet weaving industry. They would gather expert Persian rug weavers from all the Persian rug manufacturing regions and have them weave Persian rugs and carpets using the finest quality materials. Sherkat-e-farsh rugs and carpet are highly prized by dealers and collectors alike, and demand a premium compared to most other Persian rugs.

The story's in the press recently, showing people fighting over so called bargains in their local super market, beggar's belief. It should be clear to most people with any intelligence that the most important strategy is to get as close to the source as possible. And this is certainly the case with Oriental rugs and carpets, the problem is that hunting around the souks of Tehran, Kabul or Islamabad is most likely taking it to extremes. Luckily for people in the UK we have one of the world's largest selection's of Oriental rugs and carpets right here in London. London's Oriental rug warehouses has a vast selection from Persia, Pakistan, India and most other rug and carpet weaving countries. Why not book an appointment with David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts, who will guide you around the labyrinth of Oriental rug importers, helping you find that very special Persian rug or carpet, now you can't get much closer to the source than that. www.orientalrugexperts.com

David J. Wilkins Oriental rug brokers would like to inform all their customers both past and present that London's Oriental rug warehouses will be open up until Christmas eve lunchtime, and by special appointment between the 29th-31st December, and open as normal from the 2nd January 2015. Please call us as soon as possible to make an appointment to view the largest stock of Oriental rugs and carpets in the UK. And remember that a fine Persian rug would make a beautiful gift that will last a lifetime. Telephone: 0207 722 7608 Mobile: 07850 923471 or rugexpert@btinternet.com or www.orientalrugexperts.com