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 moreThe Oldest Pile Carpet in Existence: Digitally Reconstructed
For around 2,500 years the 'Pazyryk Carpet' was an undiscovered gem of the world, hidden from view yet preserved remarkably in the icy mountains of southern Russia.
Read moreIsfahan Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Isfahan (also known as Esfahan) was the capital of Persia from 1598-1722. Today, the city is a recognised UNESCO world heritage site, rich with Islamic architecture from the 16th century Safavid period.
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.
A One of a Kind Early 20th Century Tabriz Rug
This incredible antique Tabriz rug dating to c.1910 is a truly exceptional piece that we just couldn’t wait to share!
It’s intricate details can only be truly admired in person but we have collated a number of close up images to try and showcase some of the gorgeous details hidden within this masterpiece.
Read moreAccessories to Elevate Your Home
Sometimes finishing touches can elevate a space even more than you could have previously imagined. From something as simple as a cushion cover, to tiles or a vase these little accoutrements can have an everlasting effect on a room.
Read moreThe 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 moreOur Day With the BBC
In the late summer of 2020 we were contacted by the BBC to see if we wanted to be a part of Bargain Hunt, we of course discussed this further and saw how we could work together. These talks went well and we organised a day for filming the episode, in the early part of October the filming crew joined us in our Stockbridge Signature gallery, usually only reserved for invite only events.
Read moreCaring for you Persian or Oriental Rug
So you’ve found the perfect rug for you home and now you want to make sure you keep it in tip top condition, but you’re unsure on how to do so. In this blog post we aim to bring you the most useful and concise information on how to care for your new rug.
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