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Sahrai Milano

Sahrai’s journey into the world of luxury rugs began in 1830. Against the exotic backdrop of Persia’s Teheran bazaar, their ancestry inspired by a passion for the finest quality textiles and a determination to embody the art and poetry that was so central to their lives.

Dedicated to their craft, generations of the Sahrai family have devoted their time to travelling to the Middle Eastern and Asian carpet-making centres – learning everything about the latest tools, techniques and materials.

The constant development and evolution are underpinned by traditional hand-knotting techniques to create luxury rugs of the highest quality, remaining true to the spirit and core of the Sahrai aesthetic.

Sahrai’s unmistakable style led to the expansion of the business. This came as the family began to combine traditional Persian carpet weaving with the sophistication of contemporary Western interior design.

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An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for early-career UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.

‍Supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the UAE Designer Exhibition presents a showcase of independent designers and studios who design with purpose, innovate beyond tradition, and draw from cultural narratives through contemporary aesthetics and modern fabrication techniques.

Contributing to the development of a diverse local creative scene, the UAE Designer Exhibition will return to Downtown Design 2026, taking place 4–8 November in Dubai Design District. The exhibition offers visibility to a wide audience of B2B and B2C visitors, alongside opportunities for mentorship with internationally renowned figures from the creative industry, as well as potential participation in showcases taking place globally.

Sahrai’s journey into the world of luxury rugs began in 1830. Against the exotic backdrop of Persia’s Teheran bazaar, their ancestry inspired by a passion for the finest quality textiles and a determination to embody the art and poetry that was so central to their lives.

Dedicated to their craft, generations of the Sahrai family have devoted their time to travelling to the Middle Eastern and Asian carpet-making centres – learning everything about the latest tools, techniques and materials.

The constant development and evolution are underpinned by traditional hand-knotting techniques to create luxury rugs of the highest quality, remaining true to the spirit and core of the Sahrai aesthetic.

Sahrai’s unmistakable style led to the expansion of the business. This came as the family began to combine traditional Persian carpet weaving with the sophistication of contemporary Western interior design.

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Sahrai Milano

Sahrai’s journey into the world of luxury rugs began in 1830. Against the exotic backdrop of Persia’s Teheran bazaar, their ancestry inspired by a passion for the finest quality textiles and a determination to embody the art and poetry that was so central to their lives.

Sahrai’s journey into the world of luxury rugs began in 1830. Against the exotic backdrop of Persia’s Teheran bazaar, their ancestry inspired by a passion for the finest quality textiles and a determination to embody the art and poetry that was so central to their lives.

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