One of the World's Finest Collections of Handmade Persian and Oriental Carpets and Rugs

"A carpet from Essie makes a room and gives soul to a house. It is not merely an object of great beauty but an investment that can give you enormous pleasure on a daily basis" - The Financial Times on Essie's Collection. Covid19 Update: At Essie Carpets, the health and well-being of our customers and employees is our utmost importance. To ensure the safest experience possible, our showrooms are now open on a private by-appointment basis (for further details please refer to our contact page). Our online store continues to fully operate. Enjoy complimentary next-day UK and express international shipping for online orders.

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Books written by Essie

Essie Sakhai, shares his knowledge and takes the reader through the history, colour and designs of carpets and gives invaluable advice on choosing and buying carpets.
The Story of Carpets charts the rich history of Oriental carpets, examining methods of weaving and knot tying, explaining the significance of common pattern elements (translated into 12 languages).
Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life (Hardcover) Book. The Fabric Of Life presents a pictorial journey around Persia, showing the vast range of carpets woven in Persia from about 1850 to the third quarter of the 20th century.

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