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An unusual exhibition opens in Canada at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History in November 2016. It is the story of 50 years of collecting by two Americans living in Paris who started, quite by chance, with classical antiquity … Continue reading →

David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs were once again please to supply Brynkinalt Hall with a very large carpet for this very impressive Tudor Hall, which has been the home of the Trevor family since it was built in 1612. The Autumn … Continue reading →

For nearly 30 years David J.Wilkins Oriental rugs has been supplying the proprietors of the Lawn, Rochford, the most sought after wedding venue in Essex. And once again we were pleased to be asked to supply some fine Persian carpets … Continue reading →

The Saint-Germain-des-Pres in Paris becomes an extended gallery from 6th-11th September ‘where the paths of the world cross’ for the 15th edition of Parcours des Mondes. Last year the premier tribal art fair broadened its scope to include Asian works … Continue reading →

This years New York International Carpet Show will be held from 11th-13th September at the Terminal Warehouse (aka The Tunnel), 271 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001. A newly launched section in the Antique Pavilion will host specialist dealers in … Continue reading →

25 years have gone by since an article by renowned Financial Times journalist, Lucia van der Post featured David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs. The article was all about how and where to purchase a Persian carpet, and why it was a … Continue reading →

Weaving and the Social World: 3,000 Years of Andean Textiles is open at Yale University Art Gallery until 18th September 2016. Woven tunics, mantles and wall hangings as well as related feather, gold and silver objects, tools and ceramics ranging … Continue reading →

The weak pound provides a opportunity for our overseas customers to grab a bargain. At David J.Wilkins Oriental rugs we are expecting the canny buyers to take advantage of this situation ,which I’m sure will only be temporary. We continue … Continue reading →

At London’s Oriental Rug Centre we have just received a new consignment of Handmade Persian overdyed rugs and carpets. These old Persian carpets are given a new lease of life by re-dying with vegetable and chromatic dyes creating a contemporary … Continue reading →

A new shipment of Persian and Afghan rugs has just arrived at London’s Oriental Rug Warehouse NW2, David J.Wilkins Oriental Rug Experts tells us that the warehouse is now brimming over with fine rugs and carpets from all over the … Continue reading →