Hossein Fayaz Torshizi
Oriental Rug Expert
Chamber-registered expert and Court-Appointed Technical Consultant (CTU) specialising in antique Oriental carpets, historic textiles and collectible tapestries.
Hossein Fayaz Torshizi in his studio.
Biography
Hossein Fayaz Torshizi was born in Kashmar, Iran, on 28 January 1943. He has lived in Italy since 1967, where he pursued academic studies before settling in Urbino, obtaining in 1974 a Diploma in Professional Journalistic Culture.
From 1972 to 2005, together with his wife Wanda Vandi, he managed the company H&W FAYAZ, based in Pesaro with branches in the Rimini area, specialising in the import, trade and collection of Oriental rugs and textiles.
Professional Activity
Since 2006, he has worked independently as a chamber-registered expert and court-appointed consultant for the Tribunal of Rimini, providing professional services that include:
- Expert appraisal and official expertise
- Authentication and condition assessment
- Professional support to collectors, private clients and cultural institutions
Professional Registrations
Hossein Fayaz Torshizi is officially registered as an expert appraiser with the Chambers of Commerce of Pesaro and Rimini.
He is also listed in the CTU (Court-Appointed Technical Consultants) Register of the Tribunal of Rimini.
Court-Appointed Technical Consultant
His work contributes to ensuring authenticity, historical accuracy and transparency in the market for antique carpets and textiles.
On 23 September 2024, his registration was confirmed and updated in the official registers of the Ministry of Justice through the Telematic Services Portal.
He is listed as:
- Court-Appointed Technical Expert (CTU) in civil matters
- Expert witness in criminal proceedings
Experience in Carpet Production
In 1986, in Kashmar in north-eastern Iran, Hossein Fayaz took part in the creation of a prototype Persian Kashmar carpet produced in the Farsh Reza workshop of the Fayaz Torshizi family.
The carpet was signed “Fayaz” and numbered Kashmar Fayaz No. 10681, demonstrating his direct knowledge of traditional weaving techniques.
