The idea of Bakhtiyar Bazaar started 6 months ago over breakfast whilst Masoud, Koroush & Darius were discussing the day ahead. Masoud mentioned the idea of creating a business where we could make Persian rugs, runners & kilims more accessible and appealing to a younger market and this idea lead to Bakhtiyar Bazaar being created.
Read MoreSay Hello to Bakhtiyar's New Store, Bakhtiyar Bazaar
On Friday 5th of October renowned family run Persian carpet specialists Bakhtiyar will be launching their second shop, Bakhtiyar Bazaar, on Stockbridge High Street.
Read MoreOur London Warehouse is Open to the Public
What was once closed to the outside world is now open to the public for a viewing extravaganza of over 6,000 Persian rugs, runners and kilims. Indulge your senses in the wonders of Persia from the north to the south and the east to the west- we have rugs from all across the expansive country.
Read MoreTrying a Rug in Situ; Why it's a Must
Finding the perfect Persian rug for your home is hard, and trying to visualise the rug you like in situ is even harder. We understand this and try to make the buying process and simple and easy as possible for our clients by offering free and obligation free trials with rugs.
Read MoreOur Fathers Day Feature in Salisbury Life
In the latest issue of Salisbury Life Magazine there was a focus on family run businesses and specifically fathers & sons working in business together. Koroush & Darius where asked to be interviewed and talk about their experience in working with Masoud and running a family business. Below is the feature in full.
Read MoreThe Influence of Persian Rugs in Fashion
Persian rugs have been popular across the world for centuries and have played a major role in architecture, fashion and design across the middle east for thousand of years. Seen as a symbol of status and wealth Oriental rugs where the floor coverings of the royalty and rich, and something the general public wished to attain.
Read MoreBakhtiyar's Exhibition of Fine Persian Rugs, Runners & Kilims
From the 17th November - 19th November 2017 Bakhtiyar will return once again to the historic Medieval Hall in the Cathedral Close, Salisbury to exhibit a selection of over 200 fine Persian hand-knotted rugs, runners and kilims for purchase
Read MoreKashan Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Kashan is located in central Iran. It is one of the oldest towns in Persia and is named after its original inhabitants the ‘Kasian’ people, whose remains can be found in the Tepe Sialk which dates back to 6,000BC. Recently, Kashan rugs have been given as wedding presents from the bride's parents to the newly wed couple, this is to represent eternal life and their eternal love.
Read MoreHow to Measure Knot-Count: The Persian Way
Have you ever wondered how Persians determine the quality of a rug? For centuries, two methods passed down between generations have have been used as the definitive methods of measuring the quality of the weave of a rug. By following the steps below you can learn one of the oldest secrets of the Bazaar.
Read MoreQashqai Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Qashqai rugs are woven by the notoriously colourful Qashqai tribe- Iran's last roaming tribe in existence. Almost completely self-sufficient, they rely upon the health and well-being of their flock, which provides the invaluable wool from which they produce beautiful hand-woven rugs, saddle bags and more to trade with nearby towns and cities.
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