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1736 a young man who headed the army of the people named Nader Shah
Afshar became victorious in conquering all of Iran and was able
to unite all of Persia under one banner. Soon after he took over
what is today’s Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan southern
Russian estates of Uzbekistan, Baku, Turkmenistan and a good
part of northern India going to Delhi and onto china.
As results of that taking a lot of valuable spoils back to Persia.
Among these were unusual rare Antiques, Rugs, Ivories and Jewelry.
The famous 240 Karat Kouhe’ Nour (mountain of light) Diamond
now kept at a museum in London .As well as 250 Karat Dari-yaye Nour
(Ocean of light) now in Iran Part of Iran’s famous crown Jewels.
At this point he was looking for a group of people trustworthy and
knowledgeable in maintaining his vast collection of priceless Arts
and Antiques. He looked all over the Empire to find such trustable
and art worthy people. Finally, he was introduced to a group who
lived in the city of Kazvin hundreds of miles to the south of Mashad
where he had claimed to be the Capital of the Empire. After meeting
with representatives of this group he was amazed as how artistically
inclined they were, he offered to move them to Mashad with all their
families and that they should be in charge of all his artistic maintenance
and restoration . And it is by this note where our ancestral root
as restoration started.
We are proud to be the owner of a Tapestry manufactured by the Royal
Aubusson factory in 1739 France and given as gift by Louis the 15th
King of France to King Nader Shah Afshar who at the time of his
departure from the throne gave to our ancestor Hadj Simcha Behmony
Liviem as token of appreciation for his loyal services. He then
went on to open the first Rug Cleaning and restoration house. His
family continued providing such services through out the years.
This priceless tapestry has been handed down to us, and remains
in our facility on display for your viewing.
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