Fine Persian Carpets & Oriental Rugs

One of the World's Finest Collections of Handmade Persian and Oriental Carpets and Rugs. Essie Sakhai is one of the world's foremost rug experts, collectors and dealers. Born in Iran to a family of Persian carpet and art connoisseurs dating back nine generations to 1766, it was perhaps inevitable that Essie would become a top expert on Persian and Oriental rugs and carpets, gaining much of his great knowledge from his father Benayahoo Sakhai. Almost 40 years ago, Essie established his own showrooms in London's Mayfair and has since compiled one of the world's most comprehensive and unique collections of fine handmade Persian and Oriental carpets and rugs. As a true enthusiast, Essie hopes to share his passion and expertise through extensive lectures, interviews and books (The Fabric of Life, The Story of Carpets and The Buyers' Guide) as well as advising museums, royal families, institutions and private collectors on the ancient Persian art form.