Oriental Rug Dealer in Scottsdale & Phoenix
Hand-knotted oriental rugs from one of the largest handmade rug collections in Arizona. Visit our Old Town Scottsdale showroom, a short drive from Central Phoenix, or let us bring rugs to your home for a free in-home trial.
Browse 7,000+ Handmade Oriental Rugs
Kazak, tribal, Persian designs, Kilims, runners, and oversized rugs, all hand-knotted or handwoven. Every size from 2x3 to palace-size.
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An Oriental Rug Dealer in Old Town Scottsdale, Serving Phoenix and the Valley
Buying an oriental rug is not like buying a sofa. Two rugs that look alike in a photo can differ enormously in knot density, wool quality, dyes, and how long they will last, and the only way to really judge them is to see them, touch them, and turn them over. That is why buyers from all over Phoenix and the Valley come to Baluchi Rug Gallery.
Our showroom in Old Town Scottsdale holds over 7,000 handmade rugs, with oriental rugs in every major style, color, and size, from small accent pieces and runners to oversized rugs for great rooms. Our family has been in the handmade rug business for over 30 years. We import directly, we know how each rug is made, and we will tell you honestly what you are looking at, whether you are buying your first oriental rug or adding to a collection.
What Is an Oriental Rug?
"Oriental rug" is the broad name for handmade rugs from the traditional weaving regions of Asia: Turkey, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Central Asia, and Persia. A genuine oriental rug is hand-knotted or hand-woven from natural fibers, usually wool on a cotton or wool foundation, sometimes with silk. Each region has its own knots, motifs, and colors, which is why a bold Kazak, a soft Oushak, and a finely detailed Persian design can all be oriental rugs and still look nothing alike. For a deeper dive, read our complete guide to handmade rug types.
Oriental Rug Styles in Our Showroom
Kazak & Caucasian Designs
Bold geometric medallions, strong reds, blues, and ivories, and thick, durable wool. Kazak rugs are among our most popular oriental rugs because they hold up beautifully in busy living rooms and work in everything from traditional to desert-modern homes.
Tribal & Village Rugs
Woven from memory by village and nomadic weavers, these rugs are full of character: Baluchi, Turkoman, and other tribal designs in deep, earthy palettes. Tribal pieces are the heart of our collection. See our tribal rugs.
Persian Designs
Classic medallion and floral designs in the Tabriz, Kashan, Heriz, and Nain traditions, with refined detail and rich color. Learn more about our Persian rugs.
Oushak-Style & Soft-Toned Rugs
Muted creams, golds, sage, and soft coral in large-scale, Oushak-inspired floral patterns. These are a favorite of interior designers because they bring the warmth of an oriental rug to a room without overwhelming it.
Kilims & Flat-Weaves
No pile, bold geometry, and endless versatility as floor rugs, runners, or layering pieces. Browse our Kilim collection.
Transitional & Modern Oriental Rugs
Traditional patterns in updated, washed palettes, and contemporary designs hand-knotted the traditional way. See our modern and contemporary handmade rugs.
How to Tell a Genuine Hand-Knotted Oriental Rug
Many rugs sold as "oriental" in furniture stores and online are machine-made or hand-tufted copies. They look similar on day one, but they will not last or hold their value. Here is what to check:
Turn It Over
On a hand-knotted rug, the design shows clearly on the back, knot by knot. A canvas or glued backing means it is hand-tufted.
Look at the Fringe
Real fringe is the end of the rug's own warp threads. Fringe sewn onto the ends is a sign of a machine-made or tufted rug.
Expect Small Irregularities
Slight variations in color and shape are the mark of a weaver's hand, not a flaw.
Check the Fiber
Look for natural wool, silk, and cotton. "Art silk" and "bamboo silk" are viscose, which crushes and water-stains.
Read more in hand-knotted vs. hand-tufted rugs and our guide on how to identify an authentic handmade rug.
Why Buy From a Dealer
A specialist dealer gives you things a furniture store or website cannot. You can compare dozens of oriental rugs side by side in natural light, feel the difference between good and great wool, and get straight answers about where and how each rug was made. You also get a partner for the life of the rug: our team cleans oriental rugs by hand, repairs and restores them in-house, and provides professional rug appraisals. If you need a size or color you cannot find, our custom rug program can make it.
An oriental rug can look completely different on your floors and under your lighting than it does in a showroom. Tell us your room size and style, and we will bring a curated selection to your home anywhere in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, or the Valley. No cost, no obligation. You only keep what you love. Schedule your in-home trial.
Visiting From Phoenix
Our gallery is at 7155 E 5th Ave in Old Town Scottsdale, an easy drive from Central Phoenix, Arcadia, and Biltmore along Camelback Road. We are open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm, and we work with homeowners, collectors, and interior designers throughout the Valley. If you are shopping for any handmade rug, not just oriental styles, see our area rugs for Phoenix homes.
Caring for Your Oriental Rug in the Desert
Arizona is good to wool. Natural wool handles the dry air and holds up to sun better than synthetics. Use a quality pad on tile and stone, rotate your rug every six months to even out sun exposure, and have it professionally hand-washed every few years to remove the fine desert dust that vacuums leave behind. Phoenix homeowners can schedule rug cleaning with pickup and delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Baluchi Rug Gallery in Old Town Scottsdale, a short drive from Central Phoenix, carries over 7,000 handmade rugs, including a large selection of hand-knotted oriental rugs in every size. We are open 7 days a week and offer complimentary in-home trials across Phoenix and the Valley. Call (480) 219-8095.
An oriental rug is a handmade rug from the traditional rug-weaving regions of Asia, including Turkey, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Central Asia, and Persia. Genuine oriental rugs are hand-knotted or hand-woven from natural fibers such as wool, silk, and cotton.
All Persian rugs are oriental rugs, but not all oriental rugs are Persian. Oriental is the broad category for handmade rugs from Asia. Persian refers to a specific weaving tradition known for designs like Tabriz, Kashan, and Heriz.
Turn it over. On a hand-knotted rug, the design is clearly visible on the back, the knots are slightly irregular, and the fringe is the end of the rug's own warp threads rather than a strip sewn on. Hand-tufted rugs have a canvas or glued backing that hides the knots. Our team will show you the difference in person.
Yes. We offer complimentary in-home trials across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the rest of the Valley. We bring a selection based on your room, style, and colors, so you can see each rug on your own floors before deciding.
Yes. We hand-wash oriental rugs using a full-submersion process and repair them in-house, including reweaving, fringe, edges, and moth damage. We also offer professional rug appraisals.
Yes. Through our custom rug program we can produce a hand-knotted rug in the size, design, and colors your room needs. Ask us for details when you visit or contact us.
Find Your Oriental Rug
Browse the collection online, visit our Old Town Scottsdale showroom, or let us bring rugs to your home for a free in-home trial.
Or call us: (480) 219-8095