

Bakhtiyar's Christmas Gift Guide 2015
We all know at Christmas it can be extremely difficult to find the perfect gift for that special someone. There is certainly plenty to...


Tabriz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
The city of Tabriz is situated in North Western Iran, in the Azerbaijani province. Known for being one of the oldest rug weaving centers...


Persian 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,...


Seneh Rugs and Kilims: The Definitive Guide
Senneh (Seneh), now modern day Sanandaj is located in the West of Iran, the Kurdish province. The production of rugs started in the early...


Heriz Rugs: The Definitive Guide
Heriz is a small town situated in the North West of Iran, about 112KM northeast of Tabriz. Heriz rugs are known for their geometric...


Kashan 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’...


An Introduction to Persian Carpets
As featured in the November 2014 edition of the Whitewater Benefice Magazine... An introduction to Persian carpets by Bakhtiyar Opulent...