The 24th Persian carpet grand exhibition will be held in Tehran on the 23rd-29th August 2015. This event is held annually at the Tehran permanent fairground, and is expected to attract more than 40,000 visitors from many countries around the Persian rug loving world. This years fair has added excitement with the expected lifting of the US embargo on Persian rugs and carpets. London's importing warehouses will be in attendance, hoping to purchase those choice Persian rugs and carpets for the UK market. In the meantime London's Oriental rug and Persian carpet warehouses are fully stocked and are looking forward to the Autumn surge in business. David J.Wilkins is one of London's leading Oriental rug dealers, and he says that Persian rug prices have never been so good. So why not give them a call and arrange an appointment to view the huge stock in London's wholesale Oriental rug warehouses. www.orientalrugexperts.com

We have exciting news regarding the new Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner London. For many years London's Oriental rug warehouses have only opened during the week, as most of their business was with in the trade. But from this summer 2015 London's Oriental rug centre will be open to the public on Saturday (by appointment). The Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner has a vast selection of handmade rugs and carpets from Persia (Iran), Afghanistan, Pakistan and India and whether you're looking for a 5ft x 3ft rug or a 25ft x 13ft carpet, we have a huge selection to choose from. So if you wish to visit the Oriental rug centre at Staples Corner this Saturday or any other day except Sunday, please give us a call on 0207 722 7608 or 07850 923471 or if you prefer drop us an email at rugexpert@btinternet.com and we will arrange an appointment at your convenience. www.orientalrugexperts.com

A new Oriental carpet centre has opened in Staples Corner London. This new venture has been opened by one of London's largest importers of handmade Persian rugs and carpets. The selection is truly breath taking from small Persian rugs to large room size Persian carpets, and you will find a Persian rug to suit most budgets. There also stock Oriental rugs and carpets from Pakistan and Afghanistan including Zieglers and Kazaks. So if your looking for a Oriental rug or carpet, please don't hesitate to call Alex Wilkins of David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts and he will arrange an appointment to visit the new London warehouse and many others, insuring you get the best choice and pay the best price possible. www.orientalrugexperts.com

We all know London is hot this summer, but did you know the hottest deals in town are on Oriental carpets and Persian rugs. London's Oriental rug warehouses have the best selection of Oriental carpets and Persian rugs in the world, and the prices have never been so good. David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts have been helping customers with their Persian rug and Oriental carpet purchases for over 35 years. London's Oriental rug warehouses have never been so full and you can be assured of finding that special Persian rug or Oriental carpet. We only supply handmade rugs and carpets of the finest quality, but even if your on a limited budget we are sure there is a Persian rug for you. So contact David J.Wilkins on www.orientalrugexperts.com and arrange to view the huge selection of Oriental rugs and Persian carpets that are held in London's Oriental rug warehouses.

Amogli was a Master weaver from the Persian city of Meshed. His rugs were distinguished from other Khorasan rugs by their blue selvedge. Amogli died at the beginning of the twentieth century, but rugs woven by him can still be found and are often signed. Meshed rugs in general are hard wearing and can represent good value, so if your looking for a Persian rug, Meshed's are worth a look. London's wholesale Oriental rug warehouses have a large selection of Persian Meshed rugs both old and new. David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts can help you find a Persian rug that best suits you requirements. www.orientalrugexperts.com

Navajo rugs and textiles were produced by the Navajo people who lived in the four corners area of North America, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. The rugs and textiles were originally for there own utilitarian use but by the end of the 19th century Navajo weavers began to produce rugs for tourism and export. They are flat woven on a vertical loom and are similar to Kilims (Kelims) of the the middle east and Asia. The new Navajo rugs typically have geometric designs  with bright  earthy colours.

With summer almost here and the elections over London's Oriental rug trade has seen a surge in business. Persian carpet importers are looking forward to the lifting of the US embargo, which includes handmade rugs and carpets from Iran. The UK's interior decorators know just where to find the right rug for the right price and flock to London's Oriental rug warehouses. Members of the public are best able to access these establishments through a broker and Oriental rug expert. One such company is David J. Wilkins Oriental rugs who can be contacted through www.orientalrugexperts.com

The story of two Armenian rugs, one given to US President Calvin Coolidge, and another recently discovered in a San Diego home. These rugs were given as thanks for the US's first humanitarian aid effort and the tragic fate of Armenians in Turkey 100 years ago. The rug was woven by refugee orphans in Lebanon who had been saved from the 1915 Ottoman massacre, more than 3,000 rugs were made and given to American donors who had paid for the children to be looked after. Armenian rugs and carpets can still be found in London's Oriental rug warehouses, and access to these warehouses can be obtained through a recognized broker such as David J.Wilkins of www.orientalrugexperts.com.

An outline agreement has been reached on the future of Iran's nuclear program. All of us in the world of Persian rugs and Oriental carpets hope this will lead to a lifting of the sanctions and a normalization of the Persian rug and carpet trade. David J Wilkins Oriental rug brokers of London are looking forward to an increase in trade, in particular with the US, which has been a no go area when dealing in Persian rugs and carpets. The sanctions have not just affected Persian rugs but Oriental rugs and carpets in general, and David Wilkins thinks the lifting of the sanctions will lead to an increase in demand over the whole Oriental rug trade. Meanwhile London's Oriental rug warehouses still hold large stocks of Persian rugs and carpets which can be accessed through www.orientalrugexperts.com or call Alex Wilkins on Tel: 0207 722 7608 or mobile: 07850 923471

When purchasing Old and Antique Oriental rugs and carpets it's important to look for alterations or to use a car traders term "cut and shut". Many Old Persian rugs and Oriental carpets have had a hard life and damage that has occurred in one area and can not be economically repaired can be completely removed and the rug re-joined altering the size in the process. This was not always done because of damage, if pillars or fireplaces got in the way, large sections of Persian carpet were removed, and this can be found in many fine country houses. It may also occur in modern handmade rugs and carpets just to alter the size, and should be invisible from the front if executed by an expert. The best way to tell if an Oriental rug or Persian carpet has been altered is to look on the back, you should see the repair. The main reason to be aware of this is the loss in value, an Oriental carpet or Persian rug that has been altered will not command the same price as a pristine piece. You may wish to avail yourself with expert advise, David J Wilkins of www.orientalrugexperts.com London, has been looking after his clients interests in all matters regarding Oriental carpets and Persian rugs, and knows just what to look for and more importantly what to avoid.