Sharafi & Co

Antique and Decorative Rugs and Carpets. Expert restoration and cleaning

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The art of the unplanned. 🎨✨

This is an exceptionally rare Bakhshayesh carpet from the second half of the 19th century. What separates a Bakhshayesh from other regional rugs is its soul. Whi
#Bakhshayesh #AntiqueRug #PersianArt #19thCenturyArt #ArtisanalMasterpiece #RareFinds

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The most critical stitch you will never see. 🧵🔒

When an antique rug begins to fray, it isn’t just losing its fringe—it’s losing its foundation. Because hand-knotted rugs rely on tension
#RugRestoration #StopEnds #Overcasting #TextileConservation #ArtisanCraft #PersianRugRepair

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Let’s put the art market into perspective. 🏛️📊

At the Christie’s April 2026 sale, Lot 174 shattered its £35K estimate, selling for just over £69K (£69,850). On paper, it’s an
#HerizCarpet #SilkHeriz #ChristiesAuction #ArtMarketAnalysis #AntiqueRug #InscribedRug #InvestmentArt

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Restoring the 'DNA' of an antique Caucasian. 🧵🏛️

The end of a rug is its most vulnerable point. If the foundation unravels, the entire structure is compromised. We’re currently reweaving
#RugConservation #TextileRestoration #AntiqueTextiles #WeavingMastery #RestorationProcess

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A glimmer of justice in the auction room. 🔨✨

This exceptional piece just sold at the Christie’s April 2026 sale for £30,480—more than double its initial estimate. While I still argue this
#ChristiesAuction #MarketAnalysis2026 #AntiqueRug #ArtInvestment #RugCollector #FineArt

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It looks simple. It isn’t. 🧵🔍

The selvedge is the frame that keeps your rug structurally sound. While sewing an edge might look like basic whip-stitching, doing it professionally requires master-
#RugRestoration #SelvedgeRepair #Craftsmanship #TextileConservation #RugExpert

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Another proof point for the 'undervalued' argument. 📉🧶

This wonderful Antique Farahan just sold at Christie’s for £3,556. For perspective: you could easily spend more on a mass-produced, machine-made
#FarahanRug #ChristiesAuction #ArtMarket2026 #AntiqueRug #InvestmentArt

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The magic of the 'part-silk' weave. ✨🧶

We just welcomed this wonderful Qum rug into the workshop. It features a sophisticated Tehran design, but the real stars are the silk highlights. Right now,
#QumRug #PersianRug #SilkHighlights #RugRestoration #TextileArt #LondonInteriors

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Beyond the known world of silk weaving lies something truly exceptional. 🌏✨

While many are familiar with Persian or Chinese silks, this is a unique silk rug from Laos. In the world of fine weaving, only
#LaosSilk #SilkRug #RareTextiles #CollectorPiece #TextileArt #OneOfAKind

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Let’s look at the numbers. 📉🔍

This c. 1880 Silk-Wefted Souf Kashan just sold at Christie’s for £5,334.
To the casual observer, it’s a beautiful antique. To an
#KashanRug #SoufKashan #AntiqueSilk #ArtMarketAnalysis #ChristiesAuction #TextileArt #UndervaluedArt #InvestmentGrade

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A rare guest in the workshop: An Antique European Kilim. 🏛️✨
We don’t post kilim repairs often, but this piece was too unusual to keep to ourselves. Unlike the tribal kilims we often see,
#AntiqueCollector #BessarabianKilim #AubussonStyle #RugRepair #InteriorHeritage #Handwoven

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Designed for the moments that matter. 🍷✨

As London moves into 'Hosting Mode' for the spring holidays, there’s one element that truly grounds a room: the deep, vibran
#LondonInteriors #VaraminRug #InteriorTrends2026 #KensingtonHomes #HampsteadStyle #RichmondLiving #PersianRug

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This video shows the result that can be achieved through chemical washing a very brightly coloured Heriz carpet

#CarpetCleaning #RugRestoration #BeforeAndAfter #HomeTransformation #SatisfyingCleaning #CleanHomeHappyHome #InteriorVibes

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I usually share the beauty of restoration, but today, my heart is elsewhere. This war is madness. Whatever the politics, the reality is that war brings nothing but loss to the people caught in its wake. THIS WAR SHOULD BE STOPP

#StopTheWar #PeaceForIran #HumanityFirst #NoMoreWar

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Every masterpiece has its rough days. 🐸👑

This rare Antique Qashqai may look a bit tired now, but don’t let the 'frog' exterior fool you. Underneath the wear is a royal soul—it’s actually silk-
#QashqaiRug #TextileRestoration #SilkWefted #AntiqueRug #FrogToPrince #RugRevival

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The conclusion of our Antique Shirvan trilogy. 🏛️✨

Even before the final shearing and wash, the repair is nearly
#ShirvanRug #AntiqueRestoration #ArtisanCraft #InvisibleRepair #TextileArt #MasterWeaver #AntiqueRestoration #ArtisanCraft #InvisibleRepair #TextileArt #MasterWeaver

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This is exactly why we do what we do. 🏠❤️

There is truly nothing better than seeing a rug find its perfect place and a customer who loves it. This antique Zanjan has gone from our warehouse to a home where it
#HappyCustomer #InteriorInspo #RugLove #HomeSweetHome #ArtisanLiving

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Following our last post where we rebuilt the foundation, we’ve now moved into the most meticulous phase:

Stay tuned to see the final shearing and blending

#RugRestoration #HandKnotted #ArtisanAtWork #TextileArt #RestorationProcess #FineWeaving

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🔴درود بر #ایران
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درود بر لاجوردهای خلیج فارس
درود بر خاک پاک سیستان
درود بر فارس، بر نیلوفران زیبایی که بر تن تخت جمشید میرقصند
درود بر غیرت لرستان و کردستان و طبرستان

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You can’t build a house without a foundation, and you can’t repile a rug without a perfect warp. 🏗️🧵

We are currently stringing the foundation for a missing area on this antique piece.
#RugRestoration #TextileSurgery #HandKnotted #ArtisanCraft #RugRepair #StructuralIntegrity