Essie Sakhai

Essie Sakhai (born in Tehran, Iran and educated in Great Britain) is one of the world's foremost experts, collectors and dealers[1][2] of the ancient Iranian art form of the Persian and Oriental Carpets and Rugs. Born to a family with a long history of dealing in Persian Carpets dating nine generations back to 1766, he gained much of his knowledge from his father Benayahoo Sakhai.[2] Essie is the founder of Essie Carpets, based in Mayfair London, and holds one of the world's most comprehensive and finest collections of Persian and Oriental carpets and rugs in private hands. Various pieces of Essie's collection have featured in numerous museums and exhibitions around the world; including the 'Fabric of Life' exhibition of the Sakhai Family Collection opened by HRH Prince Charles.

Essie Sakhai
Born
Tehran, Iran
OccupationPersian carpet expert

Art collector

Businessman

Author
Years active1959–Present
Websitehttps://www.essiecarpets.com

Carrying on the family tradition started in 1766, he spends most of his time at his galleries situated in London's Mayfair overlooking St James' Palace and Buckingham Palace.[2][3] In recent years, Essie Carpets has collaborated with renowned global brands including Disney, Gucci, Paul Smith and London and Paris Fashion Week.

In April 2017, Essie commissioned the first work of academic research on Persian rugs as an alternative investment, through the Faculty of Finance of Cass Business School of City, University of London. The study by Professor A. Clare examined price appreciation of the art form, compared to UK government bonds and UK equities (FTSE-100). Results from the construction of an index of Persian rug prices illustrated that an investment in a diversified holding of Persian rugs represents an attractive diversifying option, particularly for long-term institutional investors seeking non-financial assets (such as university endowments, insurance companies, pension funds or family offices). “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

Essie advises museums, royal families, institutions and private collectors.[1][2]

Essie is the author of three books in which he shares his extensive knowledge on the subject of Persian and Oriental carpets; The Story of Carpets (1991),[4] Oriental Carpets: A Buyer's Guide (1995),[5] and Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life (2007).[6] He advises museums, royal families, institutions 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
  • 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
  • 2008: Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life. Antique Collectors Club. ISBN 185149507X, ISBN 978-1851495078.[7]

References
  1. "Persian Rugs and Carpets The Fabric of Life". Analog Mix. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  2. B.B. Timberlake (March 10, 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.
  3. "Persian Rugs and Carpets The Fabric of Life". Antique Collector's Club, Antique Collector's Club.
  4. Sakhai, Essie, 1953- (1997). The story of carpets (1st ed.). Wakefield, R.I.: Moyer Bell. ISBN 1-55921-203-9. OCLC 35627767.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. Sakhai, Essie, 1953- (1995). Oriental carpets : a buyer's guide. Wakefield, R.I.: Moyer Bell. ISBN 1-55921-146-6. OCLC 29548288.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. Sakhai, Essie, 1953- (2008). Persian rugs and carpets : the fabric of life. Bennett, Ian. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 978-1-85149-507-8. OCLC 170042168.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. Staff (September 13, 2010). "Review of Persian Rugs and Carpets: The Fabric of Life". Iran Review. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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