Oriental Rugs
Hi all, I am looking for oriental rugs, those nice typical ones, made of silk or wool. Where can I find them?
I know there are stands selling it at the shopping malls... but I am not interestd on buying at shopping malls. I would like to look for them at shops that are not for tourists and where we can get better prices...
Any tips?
Thanks a lot.
Kashmir Handicrafts Emporium has fabulous rugs. They bring a good couple of hundred rugs to our compound each January for a "private" sale.
The owner, Riyaz Bhat, is very knowledgeable about the rugs. He travels throughout Kashmir and Afghanistan (!!) to purchase them directly from the families who make them. He gave a fabulous slide show during the visit, with photos of him with the various families, the rugs being made, etc. His level of knowledge is truly astounding.
You are more than welcome to come to my house if you'd like to see a sample of some of his rugs (I'm pretty sure I know who you are!).
Otherwise, you can reach him as follows:
Al Mergab St, Al Nassr
Shop 443-2761
http://www.the-rugman.com
I have his mobile and email, too - just send me a PM if you want those.
I'm telling you. . .his rugs are fab!
Reshi and Ghassan's. Several shops in City Center also sell carpets. Those are located behind the main thoroughfare, sort of down from Sana. There also is a nice shop in the Mall on d-ring.
thanks a lot, will check these places!!! any more suggestions?
I have bought several at Oriental Carpet Company on c-ring road. My neighbor has many from the Kashmir place across from Family Food Center on Al Mirqab.
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