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Two striking Tibetan rugs are amongst the 120 objects that feature in ‘Tibet’s Secret Temple: Body, Mind and Meditation in Tantric Buddhism’ on show at the Wellcome Collection, London to 28th February 2016.The mysteries of Tantric Buddhism and the rich … Continue reading →

With the festivities well behind us the New Year push to start those all-important interior design projects is foremost on our minds. London’s interior design shows start in January with Top Drawer 17th-19th January 2016 at London’s Olympia, and many … Continue reading →

With all the festivities be hide us its now time get on. London’s Oriental rug warehouses are already taking delivery of new stock from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. At David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs we are excited by the coming year, … Continue reading →

There is still time for that last minute Christmas present. call David J.Wilkins on 0207 722 7608 or www.orientalrugexperts.com

Now in its sixth year the London Antique Rug and Textile Fair will once again take place at The Showroom, Penfold Street, London, NW8, from 14th-17th April 2016. If however you can’t wait that long to see a fine selection … Continue reading →

Consul Otto Bernheimer’s famous Italian Renaissance-style armchair, which is upholstered with parts of a 16th century small pattern Holbein carpet, sold on November 24th 2015 at Sotheby’s London for £100,000. These western Anatolian carpets are known as Holbein carpets due … Continue reading →

Christmas can be a stressful time, particularly when you’re trying to think of that special present. So why not consider a fine Oriental rug or carpet from David J.Wilkins Oriental Rug Experts, we can show you around London’s importing warehouses, … Continue reading →

In 1986 the Victoria and Albert Museum London opened a gallery showing a internationally important collection of Japanese art and design. This led the way for museum collections to receive corporate sponsorship. This exhibition reopened on 4th November 2015, following … Continue reading →

The Austria Auction Company’s will be holding its fifth major sale of Fine Antique Oriental rugs and carpets, at its new venue in Vienna on the 28th November 2015. Subtitled ‘Treasures of Wool and Silk’ the sale includes 209 lots … Continue reading →

Rugs and Carpets from Distinguished Collections will be auctioned at Sotheby’s London on Tuesday 3rd November 2015, during the ‘Arts of the Islamic World sales. The anticipated top lot is a fine silk Persian Heriz medallion carpet with poetic inscriptions, … Continue reading →