Little-Persia is a specialist dealer in authentically handmade Persian and Oriental rugs, founded in April 2003 by Reza Cheshmehdoost and based in Glasgow, Scotland. Reza was born in Tehran, Iran, and his passion for rugs was ignited in 1991 when his father presented him with a handcrafted Persian carpet – a gift that would eventually lead him to build one of the UK's most respected collections. With over 20 years of trading, Little-Persia holds more than 1,500 unique, individually sourced pieces from across the Orient and Middle East, spanning Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, India, Pakistan, China, and beyond. Each rug is one-of-a-kind, making the collection particularly appealing to both first-time buyers and serious collectors.
Reza sources rugs directly from auctions and markets in Tehran, ensuring every piece is authentic and of genuine handmade origin. The range spans a wide variety of styles, construction techniques, and origins, including traditional knotted carpets, flat-weave Kilims, tribal Gabbehs, and ornate Soumaks. Designs range from intricate floral and medallion patterns to bold geometric tribal motifs. Pieces are available as room-sized carpets, hall runners, and smaller accent rugs, making it straightforward to find a rug suited to almost any interior.
The collection draws from some of the world's most celebrated rug-weaving regions. Iranian pieces form the heart of the range, complemented by Afghan war rugs, Turkish Kilims, Chinese silk carpets, and tribal pieces from Pakistan and the Caucasus. Little-Persia also employs an in-house restoration specialist, Mohammed 'Dustin' Fatehi, a trained rug-knotting artisan originally from Tabriz, Iran, who carries out expert cleaning, repair, and restoration work on handmade rugs.
Alongside its retail collection, Little-Persia has offered a free home trial scheme, allowing customers to live with a rug in their own space before committing to a purchase – a practical way to judge how a piece looks and feels underfoot in real conditions. Additional services have included insurance valuations, specialist rug cleaning, and repair work. The Glasgow gallery at 11 Commerce Street, G5 8AB, has welcomed customers for VIP appointments with tailored advice from knowledgeable staff.
Little-Persia has run a newsletter and email update service to keep collectors and enthusiasts informed of new arrivals, sales, and special offers. Given the one-of-a-kind nature of the inventory, new stock notifications have been particularly valued by regular customers who are searching for a specific origin, size, or style.
Yes. Little-Persia continues to trade online at little-persia.com and from its gallery in Glasgow, Scotland. The business was founded in 2003 and has been operating for over 20 years. For current stock and contact details, visit the official website.
Little-Persia is based in Glasgow, Scotland, at 11 Commerce Street, G5 8AB. The company also sells online with delivery across the UK and internationally.
Yes. All rugs in the Little-Persia collection are authentically handmade. The founder, Reza Cheshmehdoost, personally sources pieces from auctions and markets in Tehran and other origins, and each rug is verified as hand-knotted or hand-woven rather than machine-made.
The collection includes rugs from Iran (Persia), Afghanistan, Turkey, India, Pakistan, China, Morocco, and the Caucasus region. Iranian pieces form the core of the range, but the selection covers most major Oriental and Central Asian weaving traditions.
Yes. Little-Persia provides in-house specialist cleaning, repair, and restoration services through a trained rug-knotting artisan. The company also offers insurance valuations and appraisals for handmade rugs.
Little-Persia has offered a no-obligation home trial, allowing prospective buyers to take a rug home and see how it looks in their own space before deciding whether to keep it. This service has been particularly useful for matching rugs to existing decor and lighting.
This catalogue and newsletter listing is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes Little-Persia: Persian & Oriental Rugs. For current details, visit the company's official website.
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