Essie Sakhai
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| Born |
Essie Sakhai Tehran, Iran. |
| Occupation | Persian and Oriental Carpet Expert, Author, Businessman |
| Years active | 1979–present |
Essie Sakhai (born in the city of Tehran in Iran and educated in Great Britain) is a rug dealer and expert [1][2] on the ancient Iranian art form of the Persian Carpet and Oriental rugs. Born to a family with a long history of dealing in Persian Carpets, he gained much of his knowledge from his father Benayahoo Sakhai.[2]
Essie spends most of his time at his Gallery in London’s Mayfair, carrying on the family tradition started in 1766.[2][3]
Essie advises museums,[1][2] and private collectors.[1][2]
Books
- 1991: The Story of Carpets. Princess House, London: Studio Editions Ltd. ISBN 1-55921-203-9, ISBN 978-1-55921-203-8. ASIN 1559212039
- French language edition: Mysteres des Tapis D'Orient. Paris: Librairie Gründ. ISBN 2-7000-2220-3.
- 1995: Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide. Kingston: Moyer Bell. ISBN 1-55921-146-6, ISBN 978-1-55921-146-8. ASIN 1559211466
- 2007: Persian Rugs: Their History and Symbolism. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-507-X. ISBN 978-1-85149-507-8. ASIN 185149507X
References
- 1 2 3 "Persian Rugs and Carpets The Fabric of Life". Analog Mix.
- 1 2 3 4 5 B.B. Timberlake (10 March 2006). "In love with the fabric of life". Financial Times.
Sakhai has spent a life in rugs 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.
- ↑ "Persian Rugs and Carpets The Fabric of Life". Antique Collector's Club, Antique Collector's Club.
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