The Persian Carpet

The Origin of Mohtashem Kashan Carpets

2005-03-13T23:57:00.000-05:00

Guide to Motashem Kashan Rugs and Carpets: "The Origin of Mohtashem Kashan Carpets In The Persian Carpet A. Cecil Edwards suggested that Haj Mullah Hassan introduced the modern Kashan carpet through his Arak born wife. This certainly has the ring of truth at least to the Arak origin of Mohtashem Kashan. A significant number of the older Mohtashem Kashan carpets use what I call a tulip and blossom

Guide to Silk Rugs and Carpets Of Iran

2005-02-17T18:03:00.000-05:00

Guide to Silk Rugs and Carpets Of Iran: "Guide to Silk Rugs and Carpets Of Iran This is a start to serve as a hub for the collection of my notes on silk, part silk and silk foundation rugs of Iran. Kashan Rugs and Carpets Kashan is noted for the use of silk. All silk rugs are common and silk and metal rugs are not unheard of. Silk highlights are less common and a silk foundation with wool pile

Guide to Heriz Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell,Spongobongo.com

2004-07-01T14:40:00.000-04:00

Guide to Heriz Rugs & Carpets by Barry O'Connell,Spongobongo.com: "Heriz Rugs are made in the Heriz district about 40 miles west of Tabriz in Northwest Iran. The Heriz rugs reflect a geometric rendering of Tabriz designs. Heriz is the market center collection point for the region in Iran in-between Tabriz and Ardabil. Heriz is one of the more important production areas for the US market. The wool

SOUTHWEST ASIA: Newsday.com - More tall tales and crazy stories from Paul Wolfowitz

2004-06-30T19:05:00.000-04:00

SOUTHWEST ASIA: Newsday.com - More tall tales and crazy stories from Paul Wolfowitz: "Newsday.com - More tall tales and crazy stories from Paul Wolfowitz Newsday.com - National News: More tall tales and crazy stories from Paul Wolfowitz. Here we see Wolfowitz making the trek from the Pentagon across the river to Capitol hill to spin more yarns. One would think if Wolfowitz had any integrity

Ecclesiastical Clothes and Objects? Exhibition Opens in Isfahan

2004-06-30T13:36:00.000-04:00

Description of Selected News: " "Ecclesiastical Clothes and Objects? Exhibition Opens in Isfahan Tehran Times Culture Desk TEHRAN (MNA) -- An exhibition of ?Ecclesiastical Clothes and Objects? opened at Vank Church, Isfahan, concurrent with the quarter centenary of Armenian settlement in the region of Jolfa, Isfahan Province. Over one hundred pieces of ecclesiastical clothes and objects will

Tabriz was once the center of culture and Islamic civilization

2004-06-27T22:19:00.000-04:00

Tabriz was once the center of culture and Islamic civilization Tabriz Was Once Heart of Culture, Islamic Civilization: British Researcher Tehran Times Culture Desk TEHRAN (MNA) -– A British researcher says the city of Tabriz was once the center of culture and Islamic civilization. Talking to reporters, Professor Leonard Lewison said the Azerbaijan region and the city of Tabriz during the

Arts of Asia - Eskenazi to Close gallery

2004-06-27T13:21:00.000-04:00

Arts of Asia: "JE: Ive done this job for twenty-seven years, ten years in London. I think it has to do with a mid-life change, rather than a mid-life crisis. I dont want to postpone things until I'm dead. My goal is to work by appointment, initially from my home in London. In the end I am trying to concentrate on the very best, selling just a few pieces a year, to focus on my health, family,

ME AND OPHELIA

2004-06-24T20:38:00.000-04:00

ME AND OPHELIA: Very Cool to see a link from someone who knows my brother Jim. Thanks, JBOC "THE PERSIAN CARPET BLOGS A comprehensive look at Persian carpets and rugs Enjoyed Barry O'Connell's two BlogSpots on Persian Rugs and The Persian Carpet, and his main site of various notes and guides to The Persian Carpet in its many forms. Fascinating pictures and links. A great find. Thanks to

Are finely knotted rugs better than others?

2004-06-24T09:15:00.000-04:00

Are finely knotted rugs better than others?: "Among the finest rugs in Iran today are the Rugs of Isfahan. It is not unusual to see Isfahan Rugs range from 576 (24 by 24) to 676 (264 by 26) knots per square inch and some workshops have reached 900 to 1000 knots per square inch. I take a look at some of the very best carpets ever made in Visiting with Master Faizullah Haghighi. "

Congratulations to Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel New Iranian speaker

2004-06-06T23:31:00.000-04:00

Notes on Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel: "Notes on Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel is the gentleman second from the right in the first row. Photo: www.persianacademy.ir Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel was elected to a one year term as Speaker of the Seventh Majles on June 6, 2004 Gholam Ali Haddad-Adel is a member of the Majlis (The Islamic Consultative Assembly) from Tehran.

La Miniature En Orient Plate 61: Shah Tahmasp?

2004-06-02T22:24:00.000-04:00

La Miniature En Orient Plate 61: Shah Tahmasp?: "Detached miniature formerly in the collection of Bourgeois and Sambon. The figure reads a book whose open page contains poetic praise of the beauty of his face, comparing it with that of Joseph. As we do not possess a portrait of Tahmasp Shah, the identity of the character is not absolute. However it is not contested by the qualified literature.

The Carpet of Wonder - Intoduction

2004-06-01T17:25:00.000-04:00

The Carpet of Wonder: Hello, I have just finished an article on the largest carpet in the world, The Carpet of Wonder from the Iran carpet Company. It is an amazing rug and I hope you enjoy reading it as I did writing it. To give you an idea of size it is more than 70 times larger than the Ardabil carpet in the V&A Museum . Let me know what you think. http://www.sw-asia.com/Rugs/Rug990.htm Best

A not-so-boring history of flooring | csmonitor.com

2004-05-18T09:29:00.000-04:00

A not-so-boring history of flooring | csmonitor.com: "The oldest known woven rug was discovered in Siberia in the 1940s. Called the Pazyryk carpet, it dates back to about 400 BC. Other evidence suggests that some forms of rug-weaving were used in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Middle East and Asia about 4,000 years ago. Carpetmaking in China dates back to the Sung Dynasty (AD 960 to 1279). Italian

SOUTHWEST ASIA focusing on Iranian news

2004-05-11T23:08:00.000-04:00

SOUTHWEST ASIA: "SOUTHWEST ASIA Notes on SOUTHWEST ASIA Barry O'Connell's Blog on Iran and the region" I started a general new site focusing on Iranian news. JBOC

Wasington DC Limousine Service

2004-05-10T23:33:00.000-04:00

Wasington Webb Limousine Service: "Specializing in Reagan National, Dulles and BWI Airport and the greater Baltimore Washington Area with Quality Limousine Service by Kevin. No one can get you into and out of Reagan National, Dulles and BWI faster. Call Kevin at 301-220-3294 or Mobile: 240-375-3395 "

Exhibition at Persia Geneva 23 April 2004

2004-04-21T21:33:00.000-04:00

Exhibition at Persia Geneva 23 April 2004: "Professor Martin Rudner of Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada - world authority on neo-classical Persian carpets of the Shah Reza period - will give a talk on the importance of the remarkable collection unveiled at the event. The Preview is on Thursday 22 April from 1830 hours, with Professor Rudner's talk at 1900 hours. Admission is strictly by

Swan runs to help Children's Hospital

2004-04-20T21:38:00.000-04:00

SW-Asia.com More Oriental Rug Notes by Barry O'Connell: "Swan runs to help Children's Hospital Wendel R. Swan rug collector, Hajji Baba President and ICOC Executive Board Member returns to competition. Wendel seen to the left in the white t-shirt in the center #432 competed in the Plaza America Family 5K Run/Walk. Swan who has been retired from competitive running for a number of years put on his

New Section - Notes on Nurata Suzani

2004-04-10T13:39:00.000-04:00

Notes on Nurata Suzani New Section Notes on Nurata Suzani There is a new section of Rug Notes that deals with Nurata Suzani. It is part of an on-going effort to collect information on Central Asian Textiles.

Notes on Veramin Rugs and Carpets

2004-04-07T09:40:00.000-04:00

Notes on Veramin Rugs and Carpets Barry O'Connell has published a new section on Veramin Rugs and Carpets on the popular new www.SW-Asia.com site. While still not comprehensive enough to fit into the “Guide” series it does make a useful hub page to Veramin rugs.

Notes on Turkish Yastiks

2004-03-30T22:17:00.000-05:00

Notes on Turkish Yastiks: "www.SW-Asia.com More Notes by Barry O'Connell Notes on Turkish Yastiks"

The Sun Herald | 03/13/2004 | Rug renewal

2004-03-13T18:54:00.000-05:00

The Sun Herald | 03/13/2004 | Rug renewal: "'prices for the very best pieces have gone up while the market has softened for middle- and lower-end examples,' said Wendel Swan of Alexandria, Va., a collector who has lectured at Washington's Textile Museum and an official of the 10th International Conference on Oriental Carpets, which last year was held in Washington, D.C. The conference, founded in

Shahsevan Cruciform Sumac Bag lot 56

2004-03-07T20:10:00.000-05:00

Shahsevan Cruciform Sumac Bag lot 56 < : Interesting bag is coming up in the April sale at Sotheby's New York. : Sale N07977 PROPERTY FROM AN AMERICAN COLLECTOR A SHAHSAVAN SOUMAC BAG, SOUTHEAST CAUCASUS/NORTHWEST PERSIA, New York 10,000—15,000 USD Session 1 02 Apr 04 10:15 AM MEASUREMENTS approximately 1ft. 10in. by 1ft. 10in. (0.56 by 0.56m.) DESCRIPTION DATE OF OBJECT late 19th

SW-Asia.com

2004-03-07T16:07:00.000-05:00

SW-Asia.com: "www.SW-Asia.com More Notes by Barry O'Connell If you read my old RugNotes site or my www.spongobongo.com site you know I like to keep notes and write articles."

Spankings Anyone?

2004-02-27T16:36:00.000-05:00

School Spanking?: "Memphis - Thusday, the members of the Memphis City School Board's Policy Committee got answers to some of their questions about corporal punishment in school -- like how many kids were spanked and who gets spanked the most. Some of the answers may surprise you.... But Barry O'Connell thinks spanking is a parent's job... not a teacher's. He says, 'I approve of spanking. I

MUENCHEN TEXTILE ART

2004-02-25T09:17:00.000-05:00

MUENCHEN TEXTILE ART Munich Textile Art will take place from March 4th to 7th 2004. The exhibition includes antique rugs, flatweaves, tapestries and textiles from reputable exhibitors. The exhibitors includes Galerie Frauenknecht, Galerie Arabesque, Ex Oriente, Adil Bisim - to mention a few of the announced exhibitors. There will be more than 20 exhibitors this year. Bertram Frauenknecht

Notes on Lori Gabbehs

2004-02-25T08:18:00.000-05:00

Notes on Lori Gabbehs Gabbehs are sleeping rugs that the weavers made for their own use. In most Oriental rugs the rug reflects western market influences. In simple items like the Gabbehs we see something closer to the village concept of Rug.

A "Mohtashem" Kashan rug, C. 1890 lot 103

2004-02-23T07:37:00.000-05:00

A "Mohtashem" Kashan rug, C. 1890 lot 103: "A Mohtashem Kashan Rug, Central Persia, New York 8,000�10,000 USD Session 1, 14 Dec 01 10:15 AM Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium: 8,400 USD A 'Mohtashem' Kashan rug, Central Persia, circa 1890, oxidized browns, small losses to ends, sides partially overcast and fraying, approximately 6 ft. 11 in. by 4 ft. 8 in. (2.11 by 1.42 m.)"

The Rippon Boswell Moghan Shahsavan Khordjin

2004-02-16T17:05:00.000-05:00

The Rippon Boswell Moghan Shahsavan Khordjin: "The Rippon Boswell Moghan Shahsevan Khordjin" The Shahsevan are wonderful weavers of interesting bags and trappings. This example is from the Northwest of Iran and the Southeast of Azerbaijan.

The Alberto Levi "Proto" Kurdish Rug

2004-02-15T15:55:00.000-05:00

The Alberto Levi "Proto" Kurdish Rug I like Alberto Levi. I do not know him well but he certainly adds something to the study of Rug. Like his articles on Proto-Kurdish rugs. Proto Kurdish rugs remind me of that much quoted line about pornography. I cannot define a Proto-Kurdish rug but I know one when I see it

Sotheby's A silk Kashan pictorial rug c. 1900 lot 248

2004-02-15T15:45:00.000-05:00

Sotheby's A silk Kashan pictorial rug c. 1900 lot 248 Kashan Rugs especially Kashan silk rugs are noted for their pictorial representations. Note the Qajar hats on the horsemen.

Guide to Sarouk Rugs & Carpets

2004-02-10T07:48:00.000-05:00

Guide to Sarouk Rugs & Carpets: "The American Sarouk Carpet With the loss of the European market in W.W.I the market shifted to a rug called The American Sarouk . As Cecil Edwards told us in The Persian Carpet The American Sarouk had certain distinctive characteristics that made it popular: P. R. J. Ford suggests that the American Sarouk was originally produced by Mr. S. Tyriakian the Arak

2004-01-30T08:56:00.000-05:00

Guide to Sarouk Rugs & Carpets: "Style and Quality in Sarouk Rugs Sarouk rugs are made in a rather narrow range of styles and qualities. Rarely do you see poor quality rugs they are also rarely any better that good quality. It is unheard of to see Sarouks in the same grades as the best Isfahans or Kerman rugs and carpets. I can not remember a workshop grade Sarouk and there is no sign of the

2004-01-07T08:39:00.000-05:00

Guide to Khamseh Confederation Rugs: "Guide to Khamseh Confederation Rugs" Visit My New Guide to Khamseh Confederation Rugs:

2004-01-02T22:10:00.000-05:00

Guide to Lori Rugs JBOC's Oriental Rug Notes has published a New Guide to Luri Persian Rugs

2003-12-30T10:56:00.000-05:00

Persian Rugs - Information on Persian rugs and carpets: "Information on Persian rugs and carpets on www JOZAN MAGAZINE: Jozan Magazine includes a large educational rug photo gallery with several hundreds photos of Persian rugs. Visit Educational Persian Gallery. ORIENTAL RUG NOTES: Barry O'Connell's Oriental Rug Notes includes several rug guides on Persian rugs. Visit Guide to the Persian Carpet

2003-12-23T14:54:00.000-05:00

The Persian Carpet: "The Persian Carpet The Persian Carpet Blog. My casual look at Persian Rugs and Carpets"

2003-12-22T10:15:00.000-05:00

Persian Rugs: "Persian Rugs"

2003-12-18T12:02:00.000-05:00

Notes on Benlian Tabriz Carpets: "Edward E. Benlian was an Armenian who lived in England (The Orchard, 55 Arthur Rd, Wimbledon, London SW19). He died somewhere around 1973 and there was an estate auction after his death by Phillips, Son & Neale of London, England. Apparently his company produced rugs in Tabriz from the 1900s on. His master weavers included Javan Amir Kizi and Mahmud Ghalicheh.

2003-12-18T09:24:00.000-05:00

Modern Isfahan Rugs and Carpets Isphahan The Older Isfahans from before W.W.II made a positive impact on the market. Buyers liked their fine weave and the degree of contrast between the borders and field. Of the Isfahans one of the towns that made a very attractive Isfahan developed their own reputation for quality. That town was Nain and in the second half of this century they began to make a

2003-11-29T10:53:00.000-05:00

Guide to Shahsevan Weaving: "Shahsevan The Shahsevan were a tribal confederation in Northwest and Western Iran. To the rug and textile collector they are best know for their Sumac bags, They also made Kelims and some pile rugs and bags. " Major additions to the Guide to Shahsevan Weaving!

2003-11-25T22:48:00.000-05:00

Guide to Persian Rugs & Carpets: "Guide to Persian Oriental Rugs and Carpets Link to Books & Articles The largest Internet Guide to the Oriental Rugs and Carpets of Persia"

2003-11-25T22:46:00.000-05:00

The Persian Carpet: "The Persian Carpet The Persian carpet is woven in cities such as Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Qum, Sarouk, Meshhed, Nain, Yezd. We also see the Persian carpet woven in smaller regions such as Heriz or Hamadan. Persian Carpets may even be produced by one of the tribes or ethnic groups such as the Afshar, Shahsevan, Qashqai, Kurdish, or Bakhtiari. The Persian Carpet may

2003-11-21T12:19:00.000-05:00

Persian Rugs and Carpets,IRANIAN rugs Oldcarpet.com,Real Persian Rugs If you are looking for high quality and reasonable price, 'Real Persian Rugs & Carpets', try www.oldcarpet.com

2003-11-20T16:59:00.000-05:00

The Rothberg Khamseh confederacy rug: "The superb rug is a good example of the horror vacui which permeates much Persian weaving. Also published in Pacific Collections (pl.78), it was certainly one of the classiest Persian tribal rugs in the exhibition. Michael Rothberg's penchant for good quality 19th century south Persian weaving is well documented; one thinks especially of the landmark

2003-11-20T16:57:00.001-05:00

The Doris Eder Karadja Runner no. 192 Published: EDER, DORIS, Orientteppiche. Band 1: Kaukasische Teppiche. München 1979, no. 192

2003-11-20T16:57:00.000-05:00

The Doris Eder Karadja Runner no. 192 Published: EDER, DORIS, Orientteppiche. Band 1: Kaukasische Teppiche. München 1979, no. 192

2003-11-20T12:32:00.000-05:00

Kazak Rugs: "Kazak Rugs The Kazak Rugs Blog" Visit my new Blog on Kazak Rugs. Best wishes, Barry

2003-11-19T18:46:00.000-05:00

: : : w w w.r u g s a n d t e x t i l e s . c o m : : :: "An exhibition of Bijar weavings is currently planned to coincide with the forthcoming ACOR in Seattle. The exhibition will be hosted by Ferdod Haghighi, who has donated exhibition space in Seattle's Pioneer Square for this event, and the local ACOR organizing committee chaired by Fred Ingram. The exhibition will be curated by Michael X, a

2003-11-12T15:30:00.000-05:00

16th Century Tabriz carpet fragment, lot 2: "In 1938 Pope described this fragment with eloquence, saying that : 'The medallion is beautifully composed and the arabesques are of the finest.' For an outstanding example of a Tabriz medallion carpet from the Gulbenkian Collection, (Inv. No. T.97), see: Cohen, Steven, Safavid and Mughal carpets in the Gulbenkian Museum, Lisbon, Hali, Issue 114, p. 77,

2003-11-12T09:25:00.000-05:00

MySA.com: Business: "'They've been going out of business for at least 10 years in San Antonio from my recollection,' said Tom Munroe, co-owner of Oriental Rug Gallery of San Antonio. 'They have been coming and going on Broadway under several (names). That's how they skirt the law.'" Parvizian in Houston accused of Going Out of Business Scam!

2003-10-30T12:20:00.000-05:00

The Persian Carpet The most popular section in my Rug Notes for October, 2003 was again Persian Rugs and Carpets. Barry www.spongobongo.com

2003-09-30T08:18:00.000-04:00

Sobhe: "12th Persian Carpet Grand Exhibition was held! The 12th Persian Carpet Grand Exhibition was held in Tehran from Aug. 23 to 29, 2003. More than 280 companies and individuals participated in the event. Eight halls were allocated to the exhibition with an area of 18,000 M2. " Read more

2003-09-30T08:15:00.000-04:00

Exh.Tribal Weavings: "Exhibition 'Tribal Weavings of Southern Persia' in Illinois, USA Artifacts of a Vanishing Styleby Mike Tschebull An exhibition titled 'Tribal Weavings of Southern Persia: Artifacts of a Vanishing Style' has been running at the Minasian Oriental Rug Gallery in Evanston, Illinois since early October, 2002. It will conclude at the end of March, 2003, when some of the pieces

2003-09-18T09:46:00.000-04:00

Hamadan City by Hamadan.Net: "Hamadan (Hamedan) is situated 400 km south west of Tehran, 190 km east of Kermanshah and 530 km north west of Isfahan at the elevation of 1800 meters. The province of Hamadan covers an area of 19,546 sq. km. and is located to the west of Iran. Asad Abad, Towiserkan, Bahar, Razan, Kabudrahang, Malayer, Nahavand and Hamadan are the townships of this province. In the

2003-09-18T09:43:00.000-04:00

Sobhe: "SOBHE TRADING was established in Tehran in 1953 by late Mr.Ramezan Ali Sobhe to do Persian carper business. From1979 , the sons who were educated in the United States, continued and expanded their family business. ' Eng. Ali Sobhe, Daryush Sobhe, Dr. Khosrow Sobhe '"

2003-09-18T08:45:00.000-04:00

Persian Rugs & Carpets - Kerman: "Kerman Marco Polo praised the carpets of Kerman as a marvel to see in 1270. His description is still apt today. Kerman is the capitol city of a province of the same name in Southeastern Iran. It is a city of about 2 million people about 1000 kilometers southeast of Teheran. For about the last 100 years a major source of high grade Persian carpets. Today Kerman

2003-09-14T23:17:00.000-04:00

Persian Rugs and Carpets,IRANIAN rugs Oldcarpet.com,Real Persian Rugs: "If you are looking for high quality and reasonable price, 'Real Persian Rugs & Carpets', You are in a right place! We are only presenting original Persian rugs and carpets. We do NOT have any rugs or carpets from India, China, Turkey or Pakistan!"

2003-09-04T22:14:00.000-04:00

Heriz Silk Rugs & Carpets: "Guide to Heriz Silk Rugs & Carpets" I just published Guide to Heriz Silk Rugs & Carpets:

2003-09-02T22:55:00.000-04:00

Oriental Carpets One more blog. No need to visit it yet.

2003-08-31T22:14:00.000-04:00

Persian rugs,carpets Message board,Oldcarpet.com: "Oldcarpet Message Board" A nice discussion site that is beginner friendly.

2003-08-30T21:53:00.000-04:00

The Malakouti Carpet Workshop of Isfahan: "One of my goals is to expand the knowledge of Oriental Rugs. To take knowledge from many different sources and help get it to people. It is a great thing when other people help. Our friend Harout from the Persian Gulf knew I was interested in finding out about the Malakouti family and their workshop and carpets. Harout was kind enough to put together

2003-08-30T21:00:00.000-04:00

HOME Posted on the Oriental Rug discussion list: "Hi Y'all, I found this Guy at a street sale for 10 bucks! the pile's a bit low ,but hey. I'm wondering if anybody could give me a an origin and estimated value for it Thanks http://home.earthlink.net/~josivas/"

2003-08-28T23:00:00.000-04:00

The Persian Carpet: "The Rippon Boswell 18th or early 19th c. Silk Kashan Rug RIPPON BOSWELL & CO. GROSSE HERBSTAUKTION - Rare & antique Carpets, Flat-weaves, Textiles Auction 59 16th November 2002 Lot 131A " I picked this picture of a silk Kashan not because it was the prettiest Persian rug I ever saw but because it was so unusual. Yesterday I picked up a copy of Oriental Carpets by Ulrich

2003-08-23T12:10:00.000-04:00

cloudband - dedicated to rugs, carpets, textiles, Asian art and tribal art. Very Nice classic Baluch from http://www.cocoontr.com

2003-08-23T11:33:00.000-04:00

IBForums -> Good Rugs Looking For Nice Homes: "Here is a mid 19th century Khorazem Baluch main carpet in very good condition. All vegetable dyes are used to produce a riot of color. The iconography is largely Turkoman derived. Price; $8,000.00"

2003-08-17T21:07:00.000-04:00

Guide to East Persian Rugs and Carpets: "Guide to East Persian Rugs and Carpets" I am still working on this but it is starting to take form.

2003-08-17T07:07:00.000-04:00

Persian Rugs and Oriental Carpets Index - Q: This is my top rated page for Persian Rugs in Google. Google gives a rather distorted view at times. Since this is not my most informative page on Persian Rugs

2003-08-16T11:35:00.000-04:00

Home . note of day This page always struck me as a real complement. I am proud that one of the top Persian Carpet sites in Iran quoted me at length. Cool!

2003-08-16T00:51:00.000-04:00

Notes on Serab and Serapi Rugs and Carpets: "The Troopship Serapis Arriving at Portsmouth on May 11th, 1876 with H.R.H. the Prince of Wales Aboard, on his Return from India " I think Serab carpets became Serapis because of this ship. They sound similar and people adopted the familiar word.

2003-08-16T00:34:00.000-04:00

Notes on Bakshaish Rugs and Carpets I keep writing pages like this one Notes on Bakshaish Persian Rugs and Carpets. Some people assume that I do it for you the reader. Actually I do it as a way to help me to learn.

2003-08-16T00:29:00.000-04:00

Hello, This is my look at Persian Carpets.