Stylish Rugs Collection

Oriental Rugs

Oriental rug is the umbrella term for the historic weaving belt — Türkiye, Afghanistan, the Caucasus, India, Pakistan and Central Asia. Across these cultures the rug carries its own name: qali / qalin (قالین) in Afghan and Dari usage, farsh (فرش) in Persian, and simply “carpet” in the Turkish and Western markets. The term captures a shared design language — medallion, herati, palmette, boteh and tribal geometric.

How our rugs are made

  • Our collection is machine-woven (power-loomed) in Türkiye, imported directly by container to the United States and cleared through U.S. Customs with Türkiye as the declared country of origin.
  • Hand-finished. Fringes are attached and finished by hand, edges are hand-serged or hand-bound, and fine border detailing is completed by hand after weaving.
  • Regional names are design names. “Persian,” “Kashan,” “Turkmen” describe the motif tradition, not the country of manufacture.

Stylish Rugs is a family-owned Sacramento showroom (est. 2020) and a direct importer. Our catalog spans the major design traditions: Persian designs (Kashan, Tabriz, Nain medallion florals), Turkish designs (Anatolian medallions, Oushak, kilim-influenced), Afghan designs (tribal geometric, Turkmen gül) and Caucasian-style geometrics — all woven in Türkiye.

The major oriental rug traditions

  • Persian — curvilinear floral and garden motifs: Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Nain, Heriz, Bidjar. Browse Persian designs →
  • Turkish (Anatolian) — bolder geometric and stylized floral patterns: Oushak, Hereke, Konya. Browse Turkish rugs →
  • Afghan — tribal geometry, deep madder reds, Turkmen gül and Baluch motifs. Browse Afghan rugs →
  • Caucasian & Central Asian — bold geometric and stylized animal motifs.

Choosing across traditions

Match the tradition to the room: classic Persian medallions for formal living and dining rooms; Turkish Oushak and Afghan tribal geometry for eclectic and modern-rustic spaces. Read Persian vs Turkish rugs and Afghan vs Persian rugs; for the full construction taxonomy see our fiber & construction guide.

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Frequently asked questions

Are the oriental rugs on this page hand-knotted?

No — they are machine-woven in Türkiye, with fringes, edges and fine detailing finished by hand.

What is the difference between oriental and Persian rugs?

“Oriental” is the umbrella term for the whole eastern weaving tradition; “Persian” refers to a specific family of designs within it.

What is the best oriental rug for a living room?

For most Sacramento living rooms, an 8×10 or 9×12 medallion design anchors a seating area best, with the medallion centring under the coffee table. Cream and ivory grounds suit lighter rooms; burgundy and navy suit formal traditional spaces.

Do oriental designs work in modern homes?

Yes — look for muted palettes or abstract reinterpretations. Our modern Persian collection is curated for contemporary California homes.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes — Free shipping on orders over $110 across the United States and Canada, plus free local delivery to your door within 6 miles of our Watt Ave showroom, usually within 1–2 days.

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Buying Guide

Not sure which size or colour?

Two short guides answer most questions. If you would rather ask, send us a photo of the room.

Rug size guide To-scale floor plans for every room, and the standard sizes in feet and cm. Choosing a colour Light, pattern and palette — what works in which room.

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Practical buying notes

What to know before buying a machine-made rug

Construction

The online catalog is power-loomed in Türkiye with hand-attached fringes and hand-finished edges. Each product page lists the exact construction, density, pile height and material.

Material & feel

A polypropylene pile on a cotton warp and weft — soft underfoot, colourfast, and far more forgiving of traffic and spills than wool.

Cleaning

Colourfast and water-safe, so a rug can be washed at home by hand or with a carpet-cleaning machine. Never in a washing machine or dryer. Day to day, vacuum on low with the beater bar off.

Best rooms

Living rooms, dining rooms, hallways, family rooms and majlis seating — anywhere you want a traditional look that survives daily use.

Hand-knotted

Every rug we sell is machine-woven in Türkiye with hand-finished edges — we do not sell hand-knotted carpets. Walk in any day to see the full range in person.

Need help?

Send us a photo of your room, or visit the showroom and we will measure it with you. Call us

  • Free shipping over $110USA & Canada · flat $20 below that
  • 30-day returnsNo restocking fee
  • Sacramento showroomSee it in person — address & hours

Common questions

How much is shipping, and how long does it take?

Shipping is free on orders over $110 across the USA and Canada, and a flat $20 below that. Orders leave within one business day and arrive in 3–5 business days in the U.S. Free local delivery is available within 6 miles of our Watt Ave showroom.

What is your return policy?

30-day returns on online orders. Items must be unused, in original condition and in original packaging. The customer pays return shipping; if a rug arrives damaged or faulty, we pay. Approved refunds are processed within 3–7 business days.

Are these rugs machine-made or hand-knotted?

The online catalog is power-loomed (machine-woven) in Türkiye, with hand-attached fringes and hand-finished edges. Every product page lists the exact construction, density, pile height and material. We do not sell hand-knotted rugs.

Can a rug be cut or resized?

Yes — if you bought the rug from us. We can cut it down to a smaller size and re-bind the edges, and we also offer overlocking (edge finishing). We sell from stock: we don’t weave to order or join rugs, and custom sizes are coming soon but not available yet. If you are between sizes, ask us and we will tell you what is on the floor.

Can I see the rugs in person before buying?

Yes — the address and opening hours are listed just above. We speak English, Turkish, Farsi, Dari, Pashto and Urdu, and the team can help with size and colour choices.