Oriental Carpet Brokers

Handmade Rugs, Carpets & Textiles

February 2009

Classic appeal with a modern approach

The rugs we have on offer are unique in every possible way which is the key to their appeal and charm. None of our rugs are the same because they are all made by hand. We at Oriental Carpet Brokers believe in the importance of craftsmanship and quality. Therefore we guarantee that all our Handmade Carpets, Rugs and Textiles are genuine and authentic. All our handmade rugs are knotted in the traditional way, Using carefully selected materials and where possible natural dyes.

With the help of the Internet we are able to offer you a more extensive choice you will ever find in any warehouse. Every rug you find here has been carefully selected, examined, photographed and described by one of our Rug experts. Take a look at our extensive choice of handmade carpets, rugs and textiles.

With the low Pound Sterling, now is the best time to shop!

Shopping online at UK based shops that price in Pounds - is getting cheaper for all shoppers from abroad. Take advantage of the weak Pound and and get great value with your Euros, US Dollars and Swiss Franks. You can save up to 30% compared to last year!

Attractive Nahavand Village carpet, Iran, 10’ 2” x 7’ 2” (309 x 218 cm) for only £2750.-

Room Size Sultanabad Ziegler Carpet, India, 9’ 3” x 8’ 2” (283 x 248 cm)

Dedicated Ziegler Area We have one of largest selections of Ziegler Carpets in various colours. New colours include: Soft Beige, Rose and Azur. Click to see our Ziegler collection

Abadeh Rug, Iran , 4’ 11” x 3’ 5” (150 x 105 cm)

Tribal Rugs We have a fantastic selection of exceptional Nomadic and Tribal examples of the Art and Craft of the Knot. All of these Hand made Gems will be available online by the end of this month. You will be able to buy rare Saddle bags, beautiful tribal Decorations, unusual Soffreh but also Uzbek Janjims, Qash’qai rugs, Yomut Asmalyk and many more truly works of art. We have now slashed prices on these Items. Click here to see our Tribal collection

Nain Carpet with all over arabesque floral design, 10’ 1” x 6’ 6” (307 x 198 cm) for only £2750.-

This beautiful and well-knotted item originates from the small yet world-famous town of Nain, situated to the east of Isfahan in the great Lut desert of Central Persia, and represents one of the most elevated levels of Persian master-workshop knotting art. The intricacy and clarity of draughtsmanship which has been applied to the all over islimi (arabesque) composition, the grace with which the floral embellishment field has been orchestrated, and the tranquillity of the border’s ornamental rhythm, all combine into a visual statement of matchless elegance. The renowned Nain palette of delicate, predominantly pastel dye shades reciprocates the design and its pencil-like drawing to perfection, while the superb wool of the fine pile is richly chased throughout with glistening accents of inlay work.

Loribaft Carpet from India , 8’ 1” x 6’ 1” (247 x 186 cm) for only £2500.-

A wonderful Lorifbaft carpet in a “Rainbow” colours. This carpet has been Hand-knotted in India by expert weavers. The use of hand spun wool and combination of vegetable dyes makes this carpet a feast of colours. Loribaft is a trade name brought to the market by a company called Zolanvari who started to make high quality carpets in Iran in the first half of the 1990’s. They are characterized by high quality weave and the beard of the carpets which normally would be the fringe is taken over the side to maintain more stability in the carpet.

Pure art on the floor! We offer an amazing range of old and antique rugs, carpets and tapestries. see for yourself! Our prices are unbeatable! Click here for art on the floor

Thinking of selling your carpet? You want to sell your carpet but you cannot be bothered to drag your carpet around town and not getting the price you want? Now you can sell your carpet from the comfort of your chair using our selling platform through www.orientalcarpetbrokers.com. How does it work? We list your item against a small fee and add a good description. All we need is some basic information on your rug as well as good quality photograph in jpg format. We will do the rest! Want to know more? click here to contact us today!

Oriental Carpets in London this month: Shah ‘Abbas: The Remaking Of Iran (1587–1629m AD)

Historical artefacts including Qur’ans, mosque lamps, paintings, ceramics, calligraphy, persian rugs, carpets and silks demonstrating Shah ‘Abbas’s social, religious and artistic influence on Iran. The British Museum is hosting this Great Exhibition includes also many persian carpets on The time in Iran during Shah Abbas’s reign. This major Exhibition is organised In association with the Iranian Heritage Foundation. Pricing: £12, concs £10 Nearest Tube stations: Russell Square/Tottenham Court Rd/Holborn 020 7323 8181

Sumptous Boroda Carpet Sale in Doha Qatar. Bidding to start at 5,000,000 US$

The Auction House Sotherby’s is to sell the famous Baroda Carpet which was commissioned by the late Maharajah of Boroda Gaekwar Kande Rao as a gift to Arabia.

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