Throughout the centuries, treasures of the east have been discovered in London museums and art galleries, originally brought here by well to do families moving to London and bringing their treasures and heritage with them.

Hence, Alex J. Zadah, third generation collector and dealer in fine textiles, Persian carpets and antiquities, recognising a demand from the public, brought in their riches to London.

Trading in Mayfair and Marylebone initially, he then decided to expand to North West London as well, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his clients, including International Royalty and Celebrities.

Within these collections, there are beautiful examples of fine European tapestries and exquisite central Persian carpets from the Safevid period, similar to British Museum exhibits, which houses the same styles. The finest of silk weavings can also be found, from Isfhan, which was the central culture of the Persian Empire of Shah Abbas 16th / 17th Century.

Shiraz, renowned for its finest variety of vines, is also famous for Persepolis and its palaces - once the capital of the Persian dynasties ruled by Cyrus the great.

Now direct from the Shiraz region straight to the Shiraz gallery Belsize Park and in Marylebone, a special collection of these eastern treasure are brought to you.