Gorgeous Antique Belouch Pillows
We just received a set of gorgeous antique Belouch pillows. These pillows were made from a great looking antique Belouch rug that was too holy and torn up to be…
Wonderful Felt Pillows
Just in! These wonderful felt pillows which were hand-made in Nepal. These wonderful colors and soft texture are sure to brighten up any San Francisco flat on the foggiest of…
Modernist Kilims Inspire
Recently we have been receiving some interesting kilim rugs with a distinctly modernist look. I have always been a big fan of kilim rugs. Their flat woven technique lends itself…
Arts and Crafts Rugs Delight
We recently received a fresh shipment of our Arts and Crafts carpets handwoven in Pakistan. These fabulous rugs are based on mid/late 19th century to early 20th century European Arts…
Moroccan Beni Ourain Inspired Rugs!
We recently launched a new collection of Moroccan Beni Ourain inspired tribal rugs. These rugs are all hand knotted with natural un-dyed wool colors. The Beni Ourain are a tribe…
Greetings from Pakistan
I am currently traveling in Pakistan sourcing new rugs and meeting with rug producers and designers. These buying trips are rich periods of creative exploration for me. It is enriching…
What To Bring With You Rug Shopping
Greetings to all rug lovers! I just wanted to write a brief little note for all you rug shoppers and would-be rug shoppers with a couple of tips and recommendations.…
Marrakesh Rug Collection
Check out these beautiful new rugs from India! They are woven in chunky and lustrous hand-spun wool in all natural wool tones and earthy warm tones. The designs from these…
Bold and Bright Ikat Pillows
Just in from Uzbekistan direct to your home! These bright and colorful pillows are made from ikat fabric that was salvaged from deconstructed vintage Uzbek chapans (long coats). These pillows have…
Persian Carpet Flowers
Recently I was visiting Petaluma when I stopped into the phenomenal Seed Bank. This place is amazing! It is packed with all kinds of heirloom and exotic seeds for fruits,…
Photos of Hand-Spinning Wool
Handspun wool is a very important material found only in superior carpets. Wool that is spun by hand is more lanolin rich, has less broken fibers and remains stronger and…
100 Year Old Photos of Rug Cultures
I recently came across this really fascinating book that was archived by Google in their digital book archives. This book was originally published in 1900 and this edition dates to…
Textile designer, Carol Van Zandt, visits Nomad Rugs
Recently, textile designer, Carol Van Zandt, wandered into Nomad Rugs.
Here is her thoughtful Blog article relating her visit to Nomad Rugs.
Carpets at the Met
Recently I was in New York where I visited the newly re-opened Islamic Art Galleries. Actually, the re-done galleries are officially called "New Galleries for the Art of the Arab…
Indigo Dyeing
I just came across this great article from San Francisco's de Young Museum regarding indigo dyeing. Indigo is a fascinating color. Did you know that when you dye wool with…
Nomad Rugs the Early Years
When I started Nomad Rugs in 1995 I was on a shoe string budget! I did not have enough money to rent a storage space so I packed all my…
New Seljuk Rug Captures My Heart
I have always been a big fan of Seljuk rugs, the Anatolian rugs from 11th to the 13th century. The first time I saw these carpets was when I visited…
New Mughal Carpet Inspired by the New York Met
The New York Met has an unbeatable rug collection full of fabulous historic carpets.
On of my favorites is this unbelievable beautiful and intricate Mughal carpet from 16th century.
Well, this historic carpet was the inspiration for this new rug woven in Afghanistan with all natural dyes. Thanks for looking! Chris
The Lengths We Go To
Just thought I would share this fun shot.
This rug was a little too long to fit on top of our 8’x10′. So, to get the shot, I propped up one end of the rug but lying underneath.
Hee hee. Thanks for looking. Chris
Vintage Kyrghyz Felt Carpet
We recently acquired a very exciting vintage Kyrghyz felt carpet. These striking rugs are made by sewing together felted panels in the bold and emblematic designs that have been traditionally…
Nomad Rugs in Batting One Thousand!
I am proud-as-punch to announce that our website now boasts over one thousands items! All of these rugs are currently in stock and in the store and ready for immediate…
Unique Kaitag Rugs
We are excited to share our unique Kaitag Collection rugs. These wonderful rugs draw their inspiration from embroidered Kaitag textiles. These are not traditional rug designs but textile designs that…
Killer Karaja Just In!
Once or twice a year I get a rug that makes me go "Wow!" You would think that after nearly 20 years of buying and selling rugs I would start…
Nomad’s Newest Quality Control Expert
Introducing Nomad Rugs’ newest quality control expert, Stella.
Stella, my wonderful niece, is always full of smiles!
Her frequent visits at Nomad Rugs helps us to ascertain that our rugs meet Stella’s stringent guidelines for softness and fun.
Thanks for all your help Stella!
Happy New Year!
From Chris, Chico and all the staff of Nomad Rugs we wish you a very Happy New Year! All the best for 2012! We welcome the Year of the Dragon.…
New Shipment Just Arrived!
Over two hundred new rugs just arrived from my recent trip to Pakistan! (Including this stunning 8x10 Mamluk rug pictured below.) Stop by to check out the new goods! We…
Congratulations Apartment Therapy Holiday Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations! Once again this year we have donated an item to Apartment Therapy for their Holiday Giveaway. This year the item was listed here on their Re-Nest site (Abundant design…
Back from Pakistan
Greetings I just arrived back from several weeks in Pakistan on a very memorable trip. I was able to source some new rugs and get caught up with the weavers…
Beware of the con of the “fake” tufted rug
Beware of "fake" tufted rugs. These rugs may look ok from the front but they are simply held together with glue (and often they smell of glue). These are not…
Greetings from Pakistan
I am currently in the historic city of Lahore, Pakistan sourcing rugs and textiles. My trip so far has been an absolute success! The quality of weaving that I am…
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