Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art
Close-up and detailed photographs and descriptions of some of the most desirable and collectible hand-made carpets in the world.

Hand-woven rugs from Persia are among the most exquisite art works ever created. In this fully revised edition of Persian Rugs, Essie Sakhai reveals recent discoveries that present us with a new understanding of this unique art. With hundreds of stunning new photographs, taken especially for this book, Sakhai takes us on a journey through Iran and beyond.
Beginning with the history and art of creating woven masterpieces, Persian Rugs goes on to present full-page examples of some of the most cherished and valuable rugs and carpets in the world. No two hand-woven carpets are the same, each with its own special property, beauty and quality. Sakhai has handpicked the most important of these and gives detailed explanations of how and why these art forms hold such singular and even mystical appeal. A new demand for original and ancient hand-woven pieces has increased their value greatly, leading to world-record prices being achieved at auction and important examples entering major museum collections around the world.
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Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art
Close-up and detailed photographs and descriptions of some of the most desirable and collectible hand-made carpets in the world.

Hand-woven rugs from Persia are among the most exquisite art works ever created. In this fully revised edition of Persian Rugs, Essie Sakhai reveals recent discoveries that present us with a new understanding of this unique art. With hundreds of stunning new photographs, taken especially for this book, Sakhai takes us on a journey through Iran and beyond.
Beginning with the history and art of creating woven masterpieces, Persian Rugs goes on to present full-page examples of some of the most cherished and valuable rugs and carpets in the world. No two hand-woven carpets are the same, each with its own special property, beauty and quality. Sakhai has handpicked the most important of these and gives detailed explanations of how and why these art forms hold such singular and even mystical appeal. A new demand for original and ancient hand-woven pieces has increased their value greatly, leading to world-record prices being achieved at auction and important examples entering major museum collections around the world.
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Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art

Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art

Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art

Persian Rugs and Carpets: Masterpieces of Woven Art

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Close-up and detailed photographs and descriptions of some of the most desirable and collectible hand-made carpets in the world.

Hand-woven rugs from Persia are among the most exquisite art works ever created. In this fully revised edition of Persian Rugs, Essie Sakhai reveals recent discoveries that present us with a new understanding of this unique art. With hundreds of stunning new photographs, taken especially for this book, Sakhai takes us on a journey through Iran and beyond.
Beginning with the history and art of creating woven masterpieces, Persian Rugs goes on to present full-page examples of some of the most cherished and valuable rugs and carpets in the world. No two hand-woven carpets are the same, each with its own special property, beauty and quality. Sakhai has handpicked the most important of these and gives detailed explanations of how and why these art forms hold such singular and even mystical appeal. A new demand for original and ancient hand-woven pieces has increased their value greatly, leading to world-record prices being achieved at auction and important examples entering major museum collections around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781788842754
Publisher: ACC Art Books
Publication date: 09/15/2026
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 11.02(w) x 14.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jonathan Wadsworth is a renowned specialist in European, Persian and oriental rugs and carpets and has dedicated over 40 years to the study and promotion of carpets and woven art. Formerly a director of Sotheby’s Europe, Jonathan was head of their carpet department and a flamboyant auctioneer based in London. Jonathan has been on the vetting committee of the prestigious Grosvenor House Antiques fair, London and acted as specialist consultant to auctioneers at home and abroad including Bowrings in New Delhi, India. He has lectured extensively on commercial and academic topics associated with Persian rugs and carpets, with lecture tours including Plum Blossoms Forum for the arts in Singapore, Moore College of art in Philadelphia, USA, and The British Council in both New Delhi and Kolkatta, India. He was contributing editor to the acclaimed Miller’s art publications and antique encylopedia and has appeared as a specialist and judge on the BBC’s The Great Antiques Hunt.

Table of Contents

Introduction


1. A Wondrous Antiquity
2. A Unique Creation
3. City, Town and Small Urban Workshops
4. Tribal and Small Village Weaving
5. Flatweaves
6. Dating
7. Collecting
8. Fakes
9. Repair and Restoration
10. Investment
11. The Territories
12. The Dawn of a New Age
Index of Patterns and Motifs
General Index
Acknowledgements
Photo Credits
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