Souf Kashans, an elite sub genre of Kashan rugs that are extremely rare and very rarely seen but when they do become available they’re snapped up straight away by collectors and investors alike. They’re woven with either metal threads (Gold or Silver) or silk and then elevated silk woven rug in parts on top.

This Easter we were as a collective thinking what could we write about and then Masoud jumped up and said “I have the perfect rug! One that blends Easter and the end of the Persian New Year magnificently” and out came this gorgeous masterpiece woven by the grand master weaver Mehdi Seirafian (Son of Mohammad Seirafian, the founder of the Seirafian rug weaving empire)!

NOROUZ ‘New-day’ is the Persian New Year, which has been celebrated in Iran for thousands of years by everyone regardless of ethnicity, religion, or language and is deeply rooted in the rituals and traditions of the Zoroastrians.

At Bakhtiyar we believe that no carpet is ever a lost ruin, beyond repair. As Persian Poet Rumi once said “where there is ruin, there is hope for treasure”.  Our team of highly skilled cleaners and restorers, based in our London Warehouse, carry out repairs

The wonderful world of antique Persian/Oriental rugs, an addictive journey that can last a lifetime and beyond. With the lifespan of Persian rugs only increasing as the art of restoration and conservation continues to develop there are a plethora of rugs to choose from to adorn your home.

Christianity in Iran can trace its routes back to the early years of the religion, whilst it has always been a minority religion in Iran compared to the major religions of Zoroastrianism in Ancient Persia and Islam since the middle ages it has continued to be a practiced within the country.

The inspiration to create a small capsule collection of fine ‘Ghalicheh’ size (2m x 1.40m) hand knotted pure silk Esfahan Carpets for Bakhtiyar Signature came to me whilst sitting in the traditional Persian garden of the historic Abbasi Hotel in Esfahan, a beautifully restored former 400 year old Safavid Caravansary. I was drinking Chai (tea) surrounded by beautiful floral displays, fountains and water lined avenues with singing birds flitting between the topiary and trees. I was back in my home city on one of my buying trips and at that time had no idea how this project would become such a passion of mine, taking 5 years to complete.