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We have sourced a wonderful inventory of Kashquli carpets that have been hand picked by ourselves from the villages where they originated. These are pieces of unusual lustre and quality, normally only available to few dealers, and well worth a visit to our gallery.

As you may be aware, events in recent years around the Persian Gulf have significantly affected trade conditions in the area as a whole. The United States have lifted their embargo on carpet imports from Iran, and the conclusion of the war in Aghanistan has affected the global supply in the oriental carpet market.

Our interpretation of the situation is that:

• The prices of new carpets from producing countries will drop due to increase in supply.
• Increased levels of hype and sales tactics can be expected to sell cheaper stock as greater quantities enter the market.
• The market for older carpets (pre-WWII) will remain steady, so buy them when you see them.

A rug of about 1.5 to 2.5m long can be used very effectively against the wall of an office or study. Hang the piece so the bottom nearly touches the floor or skirting (provided it's long enough).This floor-up method is said to aid co-operation and success, and can add a certain sense of complicitt, and even importance, to transactions!

Spillage on a prize Persian Carpet is unfortunately one of the hazards of owning them.

For grubby spills like blood, chocolate, egg, fruit, grass, gravy, ice-cream, milk or soft drinks, use the following:

• (1x) teaspoon of a neutral detergent (eg. dishwashing liquid)
• 250ml of water
• White absorbent tissue or clean cloth (eg. kitchen towel)

Proceed as follows:

• Immediately blot up the surplus spillage or scrape up with a knife
• Use the detergent solution above, a little at a time, with a clean absorbent cloth or sponge to work the spill out of the pile
• Working from the edge of the spill inwards
• Blot dry frequently to remove soiled solution from the pile