in 2001 the company formed its subsidiary "Looms of Persia" in New York
Akhavan Farshchi was founded in 1890 by Mohammad Ebrahim Akhavan
Farshchi in Teheran/Iran. He quickly gained reputation for his carpets which met the highest standards.
In 1940 Ahmad, son of the founder took over the company and in order to
increase sales levels he startet to export rugs to the Freeport of Hamburg.
Growing demand for rugs resulted in the steady expansion of the
company.
In 2001 the company formed its subsidiary "Looms of Persia" in New York
to service the large rug market in Noth America.
The company remains a family business and is now in its 3rd generation
with Nooshin and Ebrahim working in sales and marketing.
