Timeless, Wool and HandCrafted Oriental Rugs

We have NEW INVENTORY – we are always adding to our stock.

These timeless, hand-woven Area Rugs will warm any space you place them in. You cannot find such an impressive inventory of Rugs of this quality anywhere else in the Okanagan. Come in an browse our collection.

Rugs are very much a personal decision. Which Rug would fit best in the space you are trying to decorate? What colour would work best? Which patterns or designs appeal to you the most? Come in and browse our collection, and find that perfect rug that speaks to you.

“Wood floors are beautiful. Tiles can be full of style. But there’s nothing like the luxury of a carpet beneath your feet.”

What is an Oriental Rug and What Makes it so Special?

Put simply, Oriental Rugs are carpets that are hand-woven out of natural products – most commonly wool, cotton, or silk. (Wool is the most common because of its durability). These rugs all have unique patterns or designs on them – each very reflective of the region of which they are from.

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Each carpet is unique, therefore once a carpet sells, we will never have that exact same carpet in stock. However, we will have many more comparable carpets – each with their own stand-out qualities.

When choosing a rug, the best idea is to come into the store, look through our large collection of rugs, and narrow down your choice to one or two. By personally looking at each rug, you will quickly learn what your own personal preferences are. Then it will simply be a matter of finding a rug that also matches the size and feel of the space where the rug will be residing.

The final step would be to take a rug home, try it out in the space, and see if it works for you. Each rug is unique, and each space you are going to be placing them is unique. While there are probably several carpets that would “do the job”, there is always one or two that really speak to you once you set them in their place.

Rug Making Has a Long History

Making carpets is an ancient art. Each region or country that produces these rugs will have their own distinct style. And, of course, because they are all made by hand, every single carpet produced is unique.

Today, Most Rugs Come From Asia

These carpets are produced primarily in the Near East or Central Asia. However they are also common in the Middle East. Countries of origin include Nepal, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan and, of course, China.

These Rugs Last a Long Time

Oriental Rugs are special in that their pile (usually wool) is hand-tied to their foundations. That is why they are referred to as hand-knotted carpets, and that, more than anything else, accounts for why they last so long – often 50 to 80 years.

Rug Making Skills are Invaluable

Of course, rugs can vary in quality based on the skill level of the weaver. Which makes seeking out and purchasing the best quality carpets a bit of an art form in itself. The carpets that Teas and Weaves sources come from nomadic people for whom the carpet is a symbol of utility and wealth. Many of their secrets to making such excellent carpets is passed down from generation to generation. Families and villages are often involved in the complete process from shearing the sheep, dying the wool, and then following the ancient tradition of knotting.