Very friendly staff. They helped me different varieties of rug as well as different sizes based on space and budget. Their rugs are made of real fabric. read more

Oggi did a great job informing us of all the different types of rugs and their options. He is a true pro and does not pressure you in to anything, which my wife and I appreciated. We now have some really beautiful rugs which we hope to keep for a lifetime!!! read more

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Good Service and Good Cleaning Istanbul Rug!!!! They do good job cleaning Istanbul Rugs!!!!

The shop provided with the best selections and the service in East Bay. It was no comparison! The store is large and very modern. Street parking read more

We knew when we wanted to invest in a quality rug, and Istanbul Rug was the place for us. From start to finish Oggi and his team were kind, patient and most important...informative. They clearly know their rugs and they sell only the best quality. Just looking at every piece in the showroom, was an experience. The rugs are stunning! Oggi knew the background of every piece and took the time to share with us what it takes to make every, unique rug. We are so happy with our purchase and I know this is a piece that future generations will inherit. No need to shop anywhere else and we will be back! read more

Very sweet and professional people with an amazing selection of rugs. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a beautiful rug with quality read more

You only need to look at one place for a beautiful rug - Istanbul Rug. After eight months of looking for rugs online and in stores, we finally checked out Istambul Rugs. Within three days, Oggi and his crew were at our home, showing us different rugs. Oggi has an incredible eye for what works well. He is also very good at knowing what a potential client likes. We came in for two rugs and ended up with four rugs. The rugs make our home feel like a home. They're beautiful. Living with them feels like living in fine contemporary art. The rugs are hand loomed silk and wool. They're vegetable dyed, too. The quality is excellent. You can see and feel the difference from rugs we looked at from other name brand places like ABC, Arhaus, Loomy, or West Elm. Five stars all around - I highly recommend Istanbul Rugs. read more

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My wife and I went to two other rug stores before landing in Istanbul Rug in Berkeley. This place was a great source for a beautiful rug. We were shown many rugs that fit our design and budget, but the one we decided on was at their Menlo store. They arranged to have it delivered and set up to our home in Oakland and included a great pad. You have to go to Istanbul Rug for your next addition to your home. read more

Istanbul Rug - Moroccan Rug from Istanbul Rug. Beautiful! - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

Istanbul Rug has an amazing selection of beautiful rugs and even more AMAZING customer service! I bought a beautiful rug from them a few years ago. We recently moved and the rug didn't fit in our new space. I brought the old rug into Istanbul Rug and they gave me the full price I paid in 2018 towards a new rug! The other great part of the experience was the trust they showed us. We couldn't decided which of two rugs would work best in our new home. They let us bring both rugs to our house so we could see them both in our space. They didn't even let us give them a down payment. Overall they're wonderful. Go check them out if you're in the market for a Turkish carpet! read more

Amazing store with beautiful rugs! Giray was incredibly helpful, and found a bunch of rugs for me to try at home, including tracking down and having a semi-antique Heriz washed for me. I brought three home, fell in love with one of them, and brought the other two back. The whole process was lovely, and I'll definitely be back. Highly recommended! read more

I've been coming to Instanbul Rug since they had their Emeryville location. The Berkeley location is impressive. I never consider any other option when purchasing rugs. I've purchased my last three from here, and their depth of knowledge is amazing. The quality blows me away every time. I love how patient they are and they always try their best to work within my budget and design aesthetic. The selection is amazing from traditional to modern. What is truly impressive is how quickly they understood what I was looking for even before I could articulate it. Instanbul Rug, thank you! Love my new rugs! read more

Istanbul Rug - Moroccan Rug - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

After having taken many rugs home to see how they looked in our place before deciding, we purchased two rugs from Istanbul Rug. We couldn't be happier with the entire experience. If you live in the Bay Area and are looking to purchase a rug, I highly recommend beginning your search with Istanbul Rug read more

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The people at Istanbul Rug are incredible. Excellent customer service and Rugs to match. My family searched most of the Rug shops in East bay. We needed to find the best Rugs for our newly remodeled Home. Worlds fail me to express my gratitude and support we received looking for the best fit. Istanbul Rug has hundreds of sections for for every budget. They even come out to your house to make sure the rugs match the ambiance and ecstatics of your home. We highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. read more

Istanbul Rug - Living room - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

Istanbul Rug is top notch. We've used their rug cleaning service many times over the past years and our oriental rugs always come back looking great. Most importantly Jay and team always are timely with their pick-up and return. It's great to be able to trust our rugs in their care. read more

Very happy with our purchase! The rug looks beautiful and fits perfectly for our living room! Can't take my eyes off the rug! The staff were patient and showed us all the different rug choices. They also helped us with choosing color patterns which would match the colors of our sofa and living room. read more

Istanbul Rug - The rug in my living room - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

Istanbul Rug is the best rug store I've been to. They have a huge inventory, and they were very accommodating as I tried out MANY rugs in my house. I was looking for the right rug, and I tried over a dozen, in various rooms in my house. I ended up buying three that were perfect, and I was happy with the prices and quality. I also did a lot of research, including buying (and returning) rugs from online sellers that do hand-knotted rugs. I also tried high-end antique rugs from dealers, and I tried out rugs from other local dealers of new hand-knotted rugs. Istanbul Rug won because of their good service, selection, flexibility, and quality. Strongly recommend. read more

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I was walking in Berkeley one day and happened upon this wonderful large well-lit amply-stocked rug store. IR has a very good inventory of tribal rugs, pile carpets, new and used, vintage and antique. It's one of the best collections on the west coast. Together with Yunus, sales associate, I went through piles and piles of rugs, selecting by size, color, and region. Yunus brought them to my condo, shlepped them up the stairs, and helped decided on which fit best with the feeling of our Spanish Revival condo home. Highly recommend. read more

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I had my Room and Board wool rug cleaned at Istanbul Rug. They really understand how to clean rugs and restore. They are very friendly, and conscientious. One note, they pick up on Friday's, so if you drop off on Saturday, it might take a week longer than you are thinking. It was supposed to take 2 weeks for our rug, but the count started the following Friday being that I missed the pickup. Pricing is very fair. They also loaded the rug into my car. would definitely go back. Also, an incredible selection of rugs available. I wish I had found them years ago. read more

Shopping for rugs online can be a difficult task, but I was thrilled when someone recommended me to visit Istanbul Rug Berkeley. They have an amazing collection of rugs and I am so happy with my 9 x 12 Mamluk rug that I just had to come back and write about it. It is high quality and really luxurious looking, but the best part is that the prices are not out of reach. The owner was great and made the effort to talk to me more about different price options. Even if you're on a budget, there are still some beautiful rugs that you can find in their store! read more

Absolutely thrilled with my purchase. Yunus is great! I couldn't decide in the showroom; although, this rug was my favorite. Yunus brought this rug along with 4 others to my home. Yunus was a great sounding board, and helped me execute my vision. read more

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Esref took care of my needs. He was really helpful and reduced wasting time on rugs that will not meet my needs. The shop is worth visiting if you like to see rugs; almost like a museum well kept. I am glad I found this shop and somewhat surprised I found it after staying in the bay area 20 years. read more

Istanbul Rug - A Camel wool Persian rug that was on display. - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is THE place to go if you're looking for a fine, hand-knotted rug for your home. The staff members are friendly and low-pressure. They are willing to show you many options from their vast selection. They are super knowledgeable, and it's fun to learn about the different rug styles and their makers. Buyer's tip 1: Measure your space before you shop. We needed a larger rug than we thought. Buyer's tip 2: Take photos of the space(s) that you're shopping for. Hadn't done that before the first visit. On the second visit a few months later, when we showed pictures of the room to Esref, he expertly redirected us to a small selection of rugs that were better matched for the space and our tastes. We got a very fair price for a beautiful rug that we'll enjoy for many years. It was a great experience overall. read more

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If you don't want to waste time and actually realize your mission of finding the perfect rug, which is akin to looking for a needle in a haystack at times, go to Istanbul Rug and ask for Ogi stat. Being a first time and younger buyer, I was warned by my friends that searching for the right hand knotted rug will be a daunting task. And right they were. I was at my wit's end trying to find someone who would not suffocate me with hard sell tactics and honestly listen to what I was looking for while respecting my budget. After an unpleasant experience at another rug store, I admit I was reluctant when I stepped foot into Istanbul Rug. Lady Luck was on my side when I met Ogi on a Sunday, who wasn't even supposed to be there since he's usually in the San Rafael location. Ogi is a personable and masterful communicator - the quintessential professional who has a photographic memory of every rug in his inventory. If you want something, he'll find a way to work with you. If you have questions, he'll patiently explain it to you. He streamlined the entire rug buying process while making me feel valued by proactively following up with my inquiries via text. I was initially looking for a Sultanabad for just the living room but with Ogi saving me 4 trips by kindly bearing bridge traffic and toll and driving to my house with endless rug options, I ended up buying another Kazak for the dining room at a very reasonable price. Unparalleled customer service at this otherworldly level is absolutely mind-blowing. I've officially been bitten by the rug bug and am glad I found Rug Ambassador Ogi to help with future rug hunts. read more

I have not purchased a rug here yet, but I did stop by and look. Very nice inventory and great service. I'll be back!

Excellent highly recommended, real family and friendly service. Five stars

My favorite place to browse and purchase quality rugs. We purchased two rugs. Handmade. Beautiful yet very reasonably priced. We looked through many and the entire staff stood by to help us take the chosen items out of the big stack. Slowly and without pressure we looked and looked. They were informative and knowledgeable. They offered us the rugs to take home to see how we liked it in our own space and light. They did a repair on one of the rugs we had chosen and it was done fast, meticulously and without any charge. We really liked working with them on every level and highly recommend this store. They are a class act! read more

Wow! What an experience buying rugs from Istanbul Rug. Menmet and his colleagues were professional and helpful. There was no pressure selling. Just helpfulness and knowledge regarding the rugs. I thought I was in Istanbul sipping my Turkish coffee. The delivery service was also professional. I have found my carpet store. read more

After far too many weeks of searching for a rug for our living room, we finally found it today at Istanbul Rug. It's a gorgeous Kazak rug, and it's everything we wanted in terms of quality and affordability. Ogi was an incredibly helpful, passionate, and just overall lovely human, who made our shopping experience a great one. We absolutely adore our new rug and know it will last a lifetime if cared for properly. Thank you so much, Ogi and the rest of the team. :) read more

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Beautiful showroom and many gorgeous pieces to choose from. Friendly staff and they really know their rugs!!! read more

Istanbul Rug - Beautiful Silk Rug in my living room. - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

So so so happy with our rug! They have the most gorgeous collection of rugs, as well as lovely, helpful staff! Their prices are fair, and they keep your budget and taste in genuine consideration, not pushy. The most satisfying purchase & experience. Thank you! read more

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Don't think of buying a rug anywhere else. These guys consulted and replaced our old rug w one fitting our decor read more

Last Sunday we walked into Istanbul Rugs to be met by an array of wonderful rugs. After 30 minutes we'd be shown many beautiful rugs with our favourites laid out on the floor in front of us. We narrowed it down to our favourite two and they kindly brought them to our house to see which one worked best, nothing seemed to much for them to accommodate. One of those rugs now takes pride of place in the living room of our new home. We'd recommend Istanbul Rugs to anyone, not only do we have a beautiful rug but it was such a fun experience to buy there and the level of service was excellent. One day we hope to go back there for another one. read more

Istanbul Rug - Our new rug from Istanbul Rug! - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

My partner and I wandered in here a little over a month ago looking for a rug for our new studio apartment. We both are fresh out of college with entry level jobs in San Francisco and really couldn't afford to spend too much on a rug. Even though we could only spend a few hundred dollars, they treated us like we we're going to buy a $20k rug. I'm very picky and they showed us stacks and stacks of rugs until we found one that we liked. They worked with us on the price and I walked away feeling like they gave us an amazing deal. We had at least 4 guys helping us and they were able to tell us the history of each rug they pulled out. Overall, great experience! I wish my apartment was bigger so I could pick out another rug from them! read more

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Thank you for the beautiful piece and your great service. Definitely the place for rugs read more

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I recommend Istanbul Rug highly. We bought two beautiful rugs after shopping at several other places in Oakland and San Francisco. Esref was a pleasure to work with. He understood our home and our needs and let us take home several rugs to try. Next time I need a rug I will definitely go to him, and I have already recommended him to a friend. read more

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Istanbul Rug has become my "go to" place for middle eastern rugs. We just bought 3! What makes them so good? Esref and his staff provide excellent customer service - taking time to understand what the customer is looking, pulling out as many rugs as it takes, and allowing the rugs to be taken home and viewed in the space. For me, Esref and his staff brought over several rugs to my house, laid them out, and moved them around. Then, after negotiating for price, they all returned to lay them out and move our old rugs. That is just the service part. The store is big, well organized, and most important, has a varied selection of new and old rugs. We bought 2 old Persian Sarouk rugs (~9X12 circa 1890 and 1920s) that go perfectly in our vintage 1920s house. We also bought a new small runner made by Afghan immigrants in traditional style blends perfectly. All the rugs are lovely. Istanbul Rug is the first place I will look for rugs in the future. read more

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Beautiful rugs at a fair price. Very professional and don't try to upsell you. Inventory is the best I've ever seen. They have the right rug for everyone. read more

We bought a beautiful vintage Anatolian kilim here yesterday. When we told Esref it was beyond our budget, he worked with us at length to find the right price, even when a couple came in looking at much more expensive rugs. He provided us with excellent service. Here it is in our breakfast corner: read more

Istanbul Rug - Our beautiful breakfast nook rug - Rugs Near Me - Berkeley, California

Instabul Rugs was Amazing! Ogi was kind patient and worked with us with a genuine smile on his face and great attitude while our baby lost it's mind. He was served us some great Turkish tea and had a team of guys work through the piles of rugs to help find what we were looking for. I felt a little like a king being presented with tapestries for my viewing pleasure. He then packaged up (2) different rugs for us to take home and put in our space to try out. Really appreciated the patience and personal attention. Would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful rugs with great service! read more

I had tried two rug cleaners before popping in at this place. They did a great job cleaning aa couple of rugs that I had purchased at the antique fair. One is silk so the price wasn't my fave but since it's vintage I was happy to have a place that knew what they were doing. They appeared to have a great selection of rugs there - if I needed a new one I would def check their selection read more