I just bought three rugs from here and they were beautiful, and well priced for what they are. I'm chemically sensitive and most rugs off gas from the chemicals used either in the fiber or in the glue or in the backing. So I need all natural rugs. That can get very expensive very fast. They had a wonderful selection and great service. Very easy to work with, and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Came across Nomad Rugs' website a while back and have always enjoyed browsing online. Even though I've never been to the store in person (I live on the opposite side of the country), the blog and the info posted on each rug reassured me that I would be dealing with someone knowledgeable about their industry and transparent in their business practices. (Also, it's fun when someone shares their passion about a topic!) I was delighted, then, when I came across a runner that exactly fit a tricky spot in our entryway. Took the plunge and ordered it with fingers crossed. Chris sent it off promptly and even sent me a note (apart from the shipping notification) to tell me to expect it. It showed up right on time - well-protected from weather, but with no unnecessary packaging. I unrolled it and it laid flat immediately - no odd smells, no shedding, just a lovely bright presence in our home. It looks just like the photos and I am delighted with my purchase. Saving up my pennies now for another Nomad rug in future, I hope! read more

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Friendly service and a huge selection. They also make getting the rugs cleaned quick and easy.

I've bought 6 rugs from here and I'll definitely continue to buy rugs from Nomad. The rugs are well-priced, equitably supplied, and such high quality. I love that they're being intentional about how they're working with the weavers and not just another store ripping off people. They also ship fast and have sales every now and then, which is always great. Definitely check them out and buy yourself a lifetime rug while shopping local! read more

Love my rug from this store. The shop owner and his employees were very helpful. We went through almost all the rugs they had in the store one by one. His two employees carried three rugs that I considered from front room to back room for better natural light and then move them back to front room so they could lay them side by side for me to compare the color. They were very accommodating for my preference of color, thickness and price range, and gave me many good advices. Since I live in San Francisco and drove to the store, they wrapped up the rug I bought and loaded to my car even when it was raining. I love my new rug. It is of high quality, reasonably priced, and fit so well my living room. I would definitely buy again from them. read more

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At the time of this posting, I have bought six Kilims from Chris and honestly say each experience has been better than the last. When my husband and I discovered we were having twins, we wanted to make sure that the rugs they played on were both beautiful, non-toxic, and at a price point, we felt comfortable putting our new rugs through the rigor of early infancy and toddlerhood. In that respect, Chris's eye and inventory for these gorgeous rugs have delivered. While we were fortunate enough to buy two of our rugs directly from Chris in-store, we bought the following four since the pandemic's onset. His online store is well organized, easy to search, and photographed beautifully. If you have questions regarding inventory, Chris is responsive, personable, and easy to work with. He also knows his product -both existing and incoming- so well that if you don't see what you want, he can tell you what he expects in-store soon. My recommendation: if you don't see what you want, ask him and wait! And after all that, if you are still not happy with your rug, shipping returns are easy and efficient. It has never been more important to support small businesses, and in this regard, you couldn't do better. Thank you, Chris. We'll be in touch for rug #7! read more

Nomad Rugs is such a delightful experience! We just bought 2 beautiful rugs, which transformed our living space. All three of the great guys who helped us were super helpful. We felt very safe shopping there during the health crises. Also, it is great to 'test drive' a rug and see how it really works in your space. We highly recommend their beautiful rugs and great, safe, customer service! read more

I heard about Nomad Rugs through a co-worker and am so glad I decided to take her advice. Upon entering Nomad, my husband and I were warmly greeted by Chris. Friendly, non-salesy, not pushy, and honest, we immediately felt in good hands with Chris. Fast-forward about 30 min...we left Nomad Rugs with our new purchase, delighted with our experience. Chris even delivered the padding for our rug the next day himself--right within the delivery window he promised!!! Needless to say, my husband and I highly recommend Nomad Rugs. read more

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I love working with Chris. Such a nice and knowledgeable man. He made me feel at home. I bought the gabbeh rug for my pups. They love it. read more

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I unfortunately had a very different experience here. On the first day, Chris was friendly and professional and he let me borrow 2 rugs to try out, as any reputable rug seller would. But the next day when I returned the rugs, he was like a different person. I really liked a Sultanabad but had questions regarding something embedded into the knots. This is a direct quote from Chris' website on his Rugs 101 page: "Ask lots of questions. We encourage looking and touching and learning how our rugs are made." So I respectfully asked him questions to learn more about the rug before potentially spending thousands of dollars on it. To my disappointment, he became dismissive. Maybe he assumed that I wasn't buying anything since I am a first time and younger buyer because he proceeded to wave his hands in the air and derisively shooed me away while mockingly singing, "Bye bye." I was shocked at his petulant behavior and all the respect I had for him disappeared in an instant. Everyone has bad days so maybe I got him on one. It's been a rough couple of years due to COVID-19 so I always try to do my part to remain positive and kind to people, as it takes much more discipline to do this than resort to impertinence. I remained calm and courteous as I thanked Chris for his time, as well as the friendly gentleman who helped me carry the rugs I returned and left. I just bought 2 hand knotted rugs from another business. The rug hunt continues as I have the rest of the house to furnish. I am all for supporting local businesses so it's unfortunate that I now have such a sour taste in my mouth when thinking about Nomad Rugs. 3 stars - one for each of the 2 friendly and helpful gentlemen and one for Chris, on the first day I met him. Definitely not for the second. read more

This is the second rug I have purchased from Nomad Rugs. Impeccable quality, fast shipping, and a unique selection. Love this place. Will buy again. Thanks read more

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I have bought five rugs over the years from Chris at Nomad Rugs, starting from when he was selling them on 24th Street on the sidewalk. Their beauty is an integral part of my life and I can't picture my home without them. The reasons I am still happy with all of them are that a) Chris has an amazing and well-curated selection of rugs to choose from and b) he and Tora patiently help you figure out exactly the rug for you and then encourage you to take a few of them home for several days to try them all out -- even if you don't live in SF and he has to ship them. Speaking of which, if you get a chance, you really have to check out the store in San Francisco, which is like a museum in and of itself. Its multi-leveled back section is a great place to let kids explore. It's truly an amazing place. And the online shop is pretty great as well, with an extensive and easily searchable catalog and multiple photos of every rug. You can't go wrong with this place! read more

We absolutely love our rug from Nomad. It was really stress free to visit the store and search through their collection. I had spotted a rug on their website and wanted to make sure the colors matched the picture in person and I am happy to confirm the pictures do a great job representing the color! The staff there will happily turn over rug after rug to make sure you feel happy with your choice. There was no pressure to buy which made everything feel very comfortable. We went home and thought it over and decided to go with it. Happy to say that we absolutely love the rug and there is very little shedding. Additionally our little neeto vacuum does fine with the rug without any issue to the short fringe. I appreciate their selection if contemporary colors with traditional designs. Will definitely think of them again for our next rug purchase. read more

Chris and his team are amazing. My partner and I went in with an idea of what we wanted as well as a budget. Chris worked hard to find us something that fits our aesthetic criteria and made sure the rug was within our price range. He was also nice enough to deliver the rug himself. Because we were in between two rugs, Chris and his team let us try then out both to see which one fit our space better. It was a stress free experience. His store is also massive, with a huge selection. Not only is Chris and his staff super low pressure, but they are very friendly and knowledgeable as well. Thank you Nomad Rugs! You guys made our new home feel a little more homey. read more

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Chris continues to offer the most beautiful rugs.They are each unique and of the highest quality. You can find a selection in any price range and they will last for years to come. A recent purchase of two rugs was a gift and the recipient was delighted as they are not something available where they live. I consider all my purchases to truly be works of art. This pandemic did not stop Chris from sending them out right away. He answers every email and continues to make me feel I am a valued customer. Now if I can just find a bigger house! read more

I love the variety and eclectic taste of options at Nomad Rugs and can't wait for our delivery this week. While I prefer shopping for rugs in person it's great that Chris has such good photos online so I can really get a 'feel' for what the rug looks like. I've purchased from this store in the past (in person) so know I'm getting a quality product. read more

I worked with Chris over at Nomad rugs and he was such a pleasure to work with. I had numerous questions and he was able to make recommendations and answer all of my questions thoroughly and professionally. Doing business with them was a smooth and painless process. I would highly recommend Nomad Rugs based on service alone. It was also impressive they were able to ship the rug out immediately with tracking information included via email. I am still waiting on the rug to arrive, and will comment again based on quality and aesthetics. read more

This rug store is an institution in the Bay Area and is THE place to go for excellent selection, amazing no-salesman crap advice, straightforward discussion about your needs, and an all-around excellent experience. And for beautiful interesting quality rugs, selected with an expert eye from around the world. I was moving and I had been to a bunch of other places and was overwhelmed, but came here finally on recommendation and Chris and Tora helped me pick a rug with no pressure to buy and then when I did, they first stored it for a good couple months and then shipped it to me at my new destination across the country at no extra charge. Amazing. Oh and did I mention the rugs I bought were visually stunning, handwoven, soft, and incredibly high quality at a great price? Thank you Chris and Tora and Nomad Rugs! I'll be back someday! read more

Some fifteen years ago, enamored with the intricate designs of carpets he discovered during his travels, owner Chris Wahlgren began to import them, using his garage for storage and his sidewalk as a display case. He's a natural-born salesman - his obvious knowledge and contagious enthusiasm, rather than hard-sell techniques, help him close a sale. He assured me two silk throw rugs I'd purchased in Turkey not only were the high quality the seller had claimed, but were worth about three times what I'd paid for them. Everything in his stock is a work of art, and priced accordingly. Feel free to browse, and be prepared to be fascinated while Chris explains the origins of and techniques used to create the many items in his shop. read more

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Nomad Rugs is my go-to source for high quality, hand-made Oriental rugs including minimalist Tibetan color block wool rugs. Chris, the owner, is an authority on these rugs, and is as personable as he is knowledgeable. Rug cleaning, including repairs, is offered under Nomad's auspices, as well. Your rugs can be dropped off at Nomad 's convenient Noe Valley gallery. read more

There is no doubt in my mind that there are some serious advantages to being a woman. Free drinks at the bar, move-up privileges in that long line at that trendy club .... etcetera. If you want top service anywhere just be in the company of a crew of ladies! Learned this lesson well when I accompanied some girls on a rug hunt and ended up at Nomad. Insta-service, super friendly "Hello" and "Can we help you find something?" Boomshackalak! Learned what to be waited on hand and foot meant. "You want us to unroll this rug? Sure no problem!. .... Want us to unroll these other thirty rugs? Sure no problem!...... You want to take that rug home with you and try it out for a few days? Sure no problem!" "Dude, you're really just going to let my friend here walk out of your store with this rug and um er test it out for a couple of days?" Service here is awesome regardless of gender. Chris imparts sagely rug knowledge easily and, yes, in some instances, especially if you live nearby, will let you take a rug home to try it out!! read more

Nomad Rugs is one of my very favorite stores. Chris is the nicest guy and very low pressure. He genuinely wants you to find a rug you love. You can even test out the rug in your home and return it if it doesn't work, which is super helpful. The quality of their rugs is top notch, I have owned a few for years and absolutely love them - they are works of art. My parents also have bought many rugs from Chris and loved them all. If you can go to the store and see them in person they come alive - photos do not do them justice. read more

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I ended up at Nomad because they're one of the few rug vendors with well-designed online stores. If you're at all in the rug market, I'd recommend perusing their website first - then check it out in person if you're local. Chris was very friendly and happy to teach us the finer points about how the rugs were made. He encouraged us to unroll as many rugs as we wanted, and generally make a big mess. His dog was also very friendly (though perhaps a bit less knowledgeable about Afghan weaving techniques). Even though I left confident that my rug and I were going to be lifelong friends, I appreciated that Chris lets you try the rug in your house for a few days before charging you. read more

What a beautiful and fantastic selection of rugs! Christopher is clearly very knowledgable. My husband and I went in to 1) purchase a new rug and 2) ask about repairing a rug that was brought back from Afghanistan by my mother-in-law. Christopher was able to identify the style and period of the rug we brought in- he offered us an honest assessment of it's value and didn't pressure us at all to have it repaired or worked on. He was very low-key, very upfront and there was zero pressure. We ended up not having work done on the rug as he let us know that it would be purely aesthetic and not add significant value. We then looked at the rug that we wanted to purchase. Christopher offered to let us take it home as a trial to see how it looked in our home. He held our credit card number and didn't charge us until we called to say we wanted to keep it. FANTASTIC customer service. We absolutely adore the rug. The price was very reasonable and we feel really good about the transaction. Highly recommended! And he has an adorable dog that sits under his desk (not on the rugs). read more

Great rug store We bought 7 rugs from Chris to furnish our house and not only did he have just the right rugs, his prices were great too Highly recommended! read more

I have now bought two rugs from Chris and his team - online! It was a seamless experience and the rugs are absolutely beautiful. Very fast shipping, and very well packaged in what looks like water resistant packaging. I will absolutely buy from Nomad Rugs again. read more

Nice shop! I enjoyed the selection of rugs and will be back here when I need to decorate for myself or for clients. read more

it is clear to me that this is the only place in the bay area to buy rugs- after looking at rug stores all over the bay for a number of years and then after finding and buying rugs from Nomad it is clear that Nomad has the best quality, the best prices for high quality, and rugs ith the most amazing natural dye colors, absolutely gorgeous rugs that are even more amazing when you see them in person. The owner also ethically buys from and supports small villages Great prices, fantastic rugs with unique designs, gorgeous natural colors- check them out- cool store in a cool neighborhood- owner has an easy no pressure approach read more

We've been buying at Nomad since they opened. Always a terrific experience and never a regretted purchase. Warm, friendly atmosphere and knowledgable people. If you're from the area, support this local business that gives back to the neighborhood, and, as far as I can tell, globally as well, equitably supporting the people who weave these beauties. read more

I've bought two rugs from Nomad now, both off of the website. They are GORGEOUS! They came looking exactly like the pictures, were shipped quickly and wrapped well, and the customer service was second to none. I love this store. I need more floor space so I can buy additional rugs! read more

Chris just sold me a rug. He was so patient as he turned over each rug for me to comment on. Never hurrying me and giving me time to decide on my favorite one by going back to his desk. And my new rug looks fabulous. I had wanted a new rug for my kitchen for quite some time. It was a really satisfying experience. Thank you Chris! read more

Beautiful and unique collection of rugs with great store management/ownership. I got a large Mamluk a few years ago that is showcasing in my living room that I love and if I had more time to peruse I am sure I would pick up more. I just completed an online order for a housewarming gift - got a personalized note back confirming the order shipment as described online for Monday and will look forward to seeing the piece at when things stabilize. We can't do any socializing right now but thank you Nomad for helping me send a bit of happiness through all this craziness of covid. read more

Chris (and Nomad) are just the best. He is personable, knowledgeable, and carries exquisite rugs. I have purchased many rugs from Chris over the years and they continue to delight me every day. I just bought a new one during his recent promo and it arrived in 2 days! His online photos make it easy to see what you are getting. The quality is top-notch, which is what keeps me going back. I am so glad that I found Nomad. Thanks, Chris!!!! read more

Nomad Rugs has provided me with eight rugs over the years and will provide me with two more this week despite the pandemic shutdown. The website is easy to navigate, pricing is always fair, delivery is prompt and the condition of each rug is as advertised. Chris is knowledgeable and very responsive. It has become harder to continue running a business in San Francisco over the last few years for many reasons and the pandemic response has made it even more difficult. Businesses are closing by the dozen. I hope things turn quickly so we don't lose another gem. Keep up the good work Chris. read more

Beautiful rugs shipped super fast. Chris is a great communicator and a kind person. Highly recommend!

We have purchased several rugs from Nomad. They are gorgeous, very high quality and the customer service and communication was excellent each time . read more

I went to Nomad rugs recently and a few things turned me off and I think it will turn off a few potential rug buyers. There were dogs lying all over the rugs!! I am not a pet owner and have allergies to pet hair and this was just unreal to me. How can you sell "new" clean rugs when filthy animals are rolling all over the rugs licking their balls. It's foul! Be warned that these rugs are covered with dog hair. read more

Every time shop at Nomad Rugs (which I have been doing for almost 20 years), I come away with what feels like a work of art in the form of a rug! Chris has the greatest selection of beautiful rugs from all over the world, and can offer expert advice about how to select the one that best fits your space and style. He is also delightful to hang out with and browse through the many options that he has in his wonderful store. I just bought my first rug from him online and that was a terrific experience as well. Cannot recommend Chris and Nomad Rugs highly enough! read more

Chris at Nomad rugs is a great guy. He is the first person who was willing to give ballpark estimate re: the multitude of rugs we suddenly had come into possession of, after my mother entered a nursing home for dementia. He saved us a ton of time, effort, and expense in storage fees. Thank you Chris!! read more

As an interior designer, I am thrilled to have discovered Nomad Rugs as a valuable resource for my clients. I am based in PA, so I've been to many rug stores from San Francisco to Los Altos looking for rugs for my clients for the last 7 years. What distinguishes Nomad Rugs, is a wide selection of remarkable rugs at reasonable prices. The quality of the rugs is outstanding, many of them with subtle vegetable dyes and dense weaves. Chris, the owner, has put together a beautiful collection of rugs with really good taste! The colors and the designs of the rugs, really complement today's interiors, whether it is a very elegant/traditional, simple/ contemporary or rustic/chic scheme. But what really will make me go back next time I need another rug, is his truly helpful, knowledgeable, relaxed and honest customer service. No pressure, no hard sell, just willingness to help. read more