Turkaman rugs (also known as Bokhara rugs) are an age old favourite of the British consumer, With their deep colours and all over geometric designs they have been found in many homes across the UK.
Read moreOriental Rugs as an Investment
Today everyone is looking to make their money grow when investing, and lose as little money as possible when making a purchase. This has been even more apparent in the Persian rug trade as the sale of rare, antique and one off rugs has been increasing year on year to investors who recognise their value.
Read moreTehran Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Tehran the long standing capital city of Persia was once home to a thriving high quality Persian rug weaving industry. Located in central Persia, Tehran stood as the home of the Shah of Iran until 1979, when he was exiled from the country.
Read moreHeriz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
(Picture taken from Jon Thompson's Carpets From the Tents, Cottages and workshops of Asia)
Heriz is a small town situated in the North West of Iran, about 112KM northeast of Tabriz. Heriz rugs are known for their geometric designs and grandeur, but have not always been this way. Early silk Heriz carpets dating back to the 18th Century have been shown to be extremely intricate and advanced in their knotting techniques and detailing, being in design and quality very similar to Tabriz carpets.
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 morePersian Rugs: The Weaving Process
Rug weaving has been a tradition long held in the homes of many families across Asia, specifically in Iran, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Turkey & China. Whilst the materials used, designs and knotting techniques are extremely varied across these regions and even within these regions, one aspect of them is always consistent. They are all hand-woven on looms for months or even years on end.
Read moreQashqai Rugs: The Definitive Gui
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.
Read moreBakhtiyar is Now Accepting Cryptocurrencies!
At Bakhtiyar we like to stay at the forefront of technology and to find ways to continue to innovate our industry. In keeping with this we have decided to start accepting the major crypto currencies as a payment option for our rugs, runners & kelims, both in-store and online.
So if you would like a new Persian rug to adorn your home and want to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, BNIB or other currencies please feel free to contact us for payment options.
The Carpet/Rug That Started it All
It’s not very often that you have the chance to not only buy back the first carpet you ever sold but also be able to keep it on display in your London showroom. Thankfully, for us, both of these circumstances are true!
Read moreShiraz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Shiraz the city that was home to some of Persia’s greatest poets, scholars & artists is located in South Central Persia. The city itself dates back to 2000BC with the earliest references being found on clay tablets from the Elamite people. It was the capital of Persia during the Zand dynasty from 1750 until 1800.
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