My husband and I have been collecting handwoven rugs from Afghanistan, Iran, India, Tibet and China…read moreever since we were graduate students visiting some of those countries fifty years ago. Pamir Rugs is one of the very best: beautiful quality with some highly original designs besides the more common geometric and floral that can be seen everywhere. Ari is charming and straightforward. We only are interested in Pamir Rugs because they never disappoint.

Pamir Rugs is the best rug store on the Peninsula! They have a large selection of beautiful…read morehandwoven rugs. Ali, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable of the origin, style and quality of the rugs he sells. He was a great help in attentively assisting me in finding beautiful rugs for my home. Ali also did an excellent job of caring for some of my other rugs. He washed and repaired a rug and replaced the fringe -- all very professionally done! A five-star experience!

One typically thinks that good quality, wool and vegetable dyed rugs that are hand made are out of…read more$$$$$ range. Not so, Artemis Rugs come in a range of styles and prices but all of of the highest quality. Erkan and his staff are so kind and knowledgeable and offer so much good artistic advice. I am about to replace all of my rugs with an upgrade from Artemis. It truly elevates any room. The biggest plus is the fabulous owner!!!!!

The owner is a gentleman with extensive knowledge of rugs that are suitable for any customer's…read moretastes!! It is a pleasure to find a true expert!!

Mr. Bakir cleaned five oriental carpets, expertly repairing two of them, and provided new pads…read more His work is excellent. The rugs are more vibrant than when they were new. He is extremely easy to work with - on time, efficient, friendly, and highly experienced. The ONLY place to have your valuable rugs cleaned and repaired in the Monterey area.

Baqir repaired our 100+ years old Persian a few years ago. The damage was significant (pieces…read morecompletely gone along one small section of an edge, totaling maybe a sq ft) and the repair was incredible. He put expert attention into using the correct dyes and materials and then implemented a beautiful fix that matches the existing patterns. He also picked it up, cleaned it as part of the process, returned it, and suggested a rug pad to protect it for the future. Today it is better than ever - absolutely amazing. It took a while and wasn't free but it was worth it in spades! Thank you!!!

Good selection of consignment furniture and home decor accessories but the person working was…read moreneedlessly rude.

A treasure trove hidden in the center of the Crossroads Shopping Center, Consignment-by-the-Sea has…read morea large selection of vintage and antique furniture, as well as art pieces. Just follow the little walkway tucked in between Ace Hardware and CVS Drugstore and turn left to the doorway of Consignment by the Sea. Even if you are just browsing, you will be glad you took this detour. The variety here is staggering, as well as the delightful lack of predictability from vintage and antique creations. Thanks to this store, there is a delightful large Japanese screen gracing our living room, with delicately painted pine branches. We also discovered a pair of red porcelain lamps, a black Japanese laquer chair with an ottoman, upholstered in a red geometric pattern, a leather topped coffee table with scroll legs, and four black upholstered modern dining chairs. The value of vintage furniture is that you can find solid wood, brand name pieces for a fraction of the cost at department and furniture stores. They even sometimes feature complete suites of the same style of furniture. A tip is to keep youe eye on the prices as the long the items are in the store, the less they are. They also sometimes have discount days here. The decorative items are also varied and fascinating. I recently saw a beautiful silk obi sash displayed on a chair and some delicate porcelain teacups. This gem is a must-browse each time I visit Carmel.

Hasan was the man today, helped us score incredible finds! We went in searching for a tiny 2 x 3…read morerug and went out not only with exactly what we wanted, but two others that fit perfectly our specifications. Hasan was incredibly patient in showing us many rugs, explaining processes and waiting while my husband and I talked about the measurements, cost, fit, aesthetics ... finally, we did the deal and came home super happy with the rugs. They're hand knotted, many vintage a hundred years old, they truly don't make them like that anymore. And because of all this tariff nonsense, they're not importing new rugs from other countries. After we bought them, we parked our car behind the store and he brought them out for us. Parking in a nearby lot is easy.

Exceptional service. I had bought a rug at another place that needed some cleaning. I haven't seen…read moreanyone so good and honest. They took care of everything in a reasonable cost.

Jackson, the owner of Couch Potato. He was a pleasure to do business with. He was helpful and very…read moreaccommodating to my particular need. I highly recommend the busines!

Zero stars. They sold me some base board and I can't use any of it. Water damaged and truly doesn't…read moreline up. The boards came from seperate manufacturing company...company doesn't returm my calls.

Artsy has an excellent collection of Tribal rugs. We have been purchasing rugs from them over the…read morepast 4 years and find Armagan very helpful, polite, with zero sales pitches. He has been to our home three or four times and there is never any pressure to buy. They are the best rug store we have found in the entire Bay Area. Pricing is reasonable and they will thoughtfully ponder counter offers.

We had a great experience this holiday season working with Abi and team at Artsy rugs in Palo Alto…read more We needed an unusual shaped runner for our hallway, and Abi was able to find some great choices for us in his extensive collection. We eventually chose a beautiful hand tied rug that is 4 feet wide and 17 feet long. It's a wonderful piece of art and a wonderful addition to our home. Abi was really good to deal with and worked with us to get the perfect solution for our needs. Highly recommended.

Oggi did a great job informing us of all the different types of rugs and their options. He is a…read moretrue 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!!!

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

I had a disappointing experience at the Menlo Park store. I drove up from San Francisco while…read moresetting up my new place and was hoping to get real guidance choosing a carpet. Instead, the associate I spoke with came across as condescending and dismissive. When I showed him a carpet I'd found online, he didn't really try to help or explain options; it felt like he just wanted to move me along. He repeatedly pointed out that the carpets I was considering were "cheap," and when he mentioned another one was around $4,000, it came with a "well, that's expensive -- what's your budget?" tone rather than an attempt to genuinely guide me. I went in because I'm not an expert and wanted knowledgeable advice, but I left feeling unwelcome and talked down to, which was disappointing given the positive reviews I had read beforehand.

The show room is limitless as the quality of the rugs. What…read moreis even better is the service. Rico and Alberto are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great professionals, they made the whole process easy and enjoyable. Very trustworthy people.