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The Oriental Rug Centre at Staples Corner London is now fully open on Saturdays, with no need to make an appointment, (although its advised). At David J.Wilkins Oriental rug experts we can show you a huge selection of Oriental rugs … Continue reading →

London’s British Museum with host the Krishna in the Garden of Assam exhibition, from 21st January to 15th August 2016. Here you can discover a little-known chapter of Indian history through the largest surviving example of an Assamese devotional textile, … Continue reading →

The Surface Design Show London, starts today 9th -11th February 2016. This show is a must for designers and architects as well as members of the public looking for inspiration. Some of London’s rug dealers will be exhibiting, although in … Continue reading →

A fine Persian Kerman carpet from the late 17th century, will be included in Christie’s next major London carpet sale on 19th April 2016. One of three Persian Safavid carpets, they have an intriguing provenance with in the British branch … Continue reading →

Two striking Tibetan rugs are amongst the 120 objects that feature in ‘Tibet’s Secret Temple: Body, Mind and Meditation in Tantric Buddhism’ on show at the Wellcome Collection, London to 28th February 2016.The mysteries of Tantric Buddhism and the rich … Continue reading →

With the festivities well behind us the New Year push to start those all-important interior design projects is foremost on our minds. London’s interior design shows start in January with Top Drawer 17th-19th January 2016 at London’s Olympia, and many … Continue reading →

With all the festivities be hide us its now time get on. London’s Oriental rug warehouses are already taking delivery of new stock from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. At David J.Wilkins Oriental Rugs we are excited by the coming year, … Continue reading →

There is still time for that last minute Christmas present. call David J.Wilkins on 0207 722 7608 or www.orientalrugexperts.com

Now in its sixth year the London Antique Rug and Textile Fair will once again take place at The Showroom, Penfold Street, London, NW8, from 14th-17th April 2016. If however you can’t wait that long to see a fine selection … Continue reading →

Consul Otto Bernheimer’s famous Italian Renaissance-style armchair, which is upholstered with parts of a 16th century small pattern Holbein carpet, sold on November 24th 2015 at Sotheby’s London for £100,000. These western Anatolian carpets are known as Holbein carpets due … Continue reading →