Essie Sakhai
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Essie Sakhai, born in Iran and educated in Great Britain, is an expert on Persian carpets and oriental rugs. He is from a family which has been in the carpet business for several generations.[1][2] Mr. Sakhai is the proprietor of Essie Carpets in London, England.[3]
[edit] Books
- 1991: The Story of Carpets. Princess House, London: Studio Editions Ltd. ISBN 1-55921-203-9, ISBN 978-1559212038. ASIN 1559212039
- French language edition: Mysteres des Tapis D'Orient. Paris: Librairie Gründ. ISBN 2-70002-220-3.
- 1995: Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide. Kingston: Moyer Bell. ISBN 1-55921-146-6, ISBN 978-1559211468. ASIN 1559211466
- 2007: Persian Rugs: Their History and Symbolism. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-507-X. ISBN 978-1851495078. ASIN 185149507X
[edit] References
- ^ B.B. Timberlake (10 March 2006). "In love with the fabric of life". Financial Times. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/926d391e-b02b-11da-a142-0000779e2340.html. "Sakhai has spent a life in rugs. He comes from a family of Tehran Jews and has that bewitching contentment of a man lucky enough to have made a living from his passion. He has written numerous books on rugs and advises many museums and collectors. His main store is on Piccadilly overlooking St. James's Palace."
- ^ "Incoming Books: Cutting some rug". Impressions Magazine, British Mediterranean Airways. http://impressions-ba.com/features.php?id_feature=10476.
- ^ Essie Carpets. Fine Persian Carpets, Mayfair, since 1766. Piccadilly at Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London.
