Nomad Rugs San Francisco

Images from Afghanistan

Chris — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:48:38 +0000

Recently, one of our rug producers sent us some wonderful images from Afghanistan. Many of the carpets that we sell are currently being woven by Afghan weavers. Some of the images are truly extraordinary. I hope you enjoy these too!

best regards, Chris

Spring Clearance SALE

Chris — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:52:07 +0000

The weather is heating up and the days are getting longer.

In celebration, we have decided to hold a Spring Clearance SALE on select inventory.

We have searched through our inventory to select rugs in all size that we can offer you at a 40% discount! Nearly 100 rugs are discounted.

These are all brand new, A+ quality rugs that have simply been around a little too long. It is time to find these rugs a permanent home!

Check out this Belouch rug for only $177

Or this striking 9×12 Afghan Heriz in all natural dyes for only $2700

At these prices, these rugs will not last! Stop by to purchase or purchase online. We look forward to seeing you! Chris

Gorgeous Antique Belouch Pillows

Chris — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:27:08 +0000

We just received a set of gorgeous antique Belouch pillows. These pillows were made from a great looking antique Belouch rug that was too holy and torn up to be salvaged as a rug…. but it made for some incredible looking pillows!

These were made by our talented and wonderful friend, Debbie of DAS. Check out her clothing on Etsy here!

I hope you like these as much as me! Thank for looking. Hope to see you at the shop! Chris

Wonderful Felt Pillows

Chris — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:53:46 +0000

Jus in! These wonderful felt pillows which were hand-made in Nepal. These wonderful colors and soft texture are sure to brighten up any San Francisco flat on the foggiest of days! These are filled with goose down for ultimate softness.

I just love the “Rothko” quality of the designs in these wonderful textiles. I hope you like these as much as me! Maybe these designs could make for great rug designs too? regards, Chris, owner at Nomad Rugs San Francisco

Click on a pic for more info:

Modernist Kilims Inspire

Chris — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:28:52 +0000

Recently we have been receiving some interesting kilim rugs with a distinctly modernist look. I have always been a big fan of kilim rugs. Their flat woven technique lends itself to more graphic and bold geometric designs.

Kilim carpets were particularly popular in the 80′s and 90′s but recently there seems to be a new interest in these wonderful carpets. We are well stocked in kilims of all shapes and sizes. But, this new group of modernist kilims really interest me. Here are a few examples. I hope you like them too.

Stop by the shop to check them out or order online. Thanks for looking! Nomad Rugs has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with our love of rugs since 1995!

Arts and Crafts Rugs Delight

Chris — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:40:36 +0000

We recently received a fresh shipment of our Arts and Crafts carpets handwoven in Pakistan. These fabulous rugs are based on mid/late 19th century to early 20th century European Arts and Crafts designs. The Arts and Crafts movement started in Europe in reaction to the heavy and somewhat oppressive esthetic of the Victorian movement and the mass fabrication of the industrial age. With William Morris as its foremost proponent, the Arts and Crafts movement sought to reestablish the role of the craftsman creating unique and worthwhile objects of beauty by hand. Additionally, there was an emphasis on the integrity of fine materials over the embellishment of superfluous design. Furthermore, Arts and Crafts rugs were designed with a natural, curvilinear and even at times sensual appreciation of nature. In many ways, you can see design inspirations in Arts and Crafts carpets the inpired the somewhat more flamboyant Art Nouveau movement which grew in popularity until the First World War.

In any event, we have been receiving some absolutely gorgeous Arts and Crafts Carpets from our producer in Pakistan. These hand knotted rugs are made with a relatively fine weave and a beautifully textured hand spun wool. The colors are punchy and fresh and vibrant and fun. These wonderful rugs have a slightly transitional feel; equally modern and classic. I love them! I hope you do too. Here are a few examples. Plus, we have more to choose from. Stop by our rug shop in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. Or order online. Hope to see you or hear from you. Thanks! Chris, Nomad Rugs

Vintage Over-Dyed Rugs Make a Statement!

Chris — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:38:41 +0000

I love these vintage over-dyed rugs! Modern and ancient meet in these fine decorative rugs.

Vintage and antique rugs are over dyed in vibrant electric colors. The result: amazing classic rugs that are reborn in rich wonderful color. The wear in these old rugs adds visual depth and texture. The ultimate in chic recycling. These rugs look fantastic in modern and traditional interiors.

Stop by our San Francisco showroom to see these new and wonderful rugs. And while you are here, take a look at our full collection of oriental rugs and kilims. Or if you live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, you can always order one our fabulous rugs online. We offer free shipping! Thanks, Christopher

Moroccan Beni Ourain Inspired Rugs!

Chris — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:11:29 +0000

We recently launched a new collection of Moroccan Beni Ourain inspired tribal rugs. These rugs are all hand knotted with natural un-dyed wool colors.

The Beni Ourain are a tribe of Berber people from Moroccos Atlas Mountain Range. The Atlas Mountains can become very cold during the winter with snow fall a common occurrence. These thick and coarsely knotted carpets could be used as insulation and bedding against the cold mountain temperatures.

The free form designs in these rugs have a spontaneous and improvised quality that resonates with modern sensibilities. These rugs are spectacular in modern settings. But also, because of the natural and soft colors in these rugs, they work wonderfully with traditional decor as well.

Our “Beni O” rugs are made by Afghan weavers with Afghan hand spun wool. Some of these rugs have the long un-clipped shag pile. Some of these rugs have a shorter clipped pile. All of these rugs are gorgeous!

Here are some samples of our Beni O’s. Click on a photo for more info.

Annual Fall Sale Until Oct 31st

Chris — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:01:32 +0000

Hi y’all…. if you are reading this then you missed our sale this year.

But don’t despair…. next October we will also hold a storewide sale on all our rugs!

It is that time of year again…. time to carve the pumpkins, time to dig out the scarfs and hats from the back of the closet and time to shop at Nomad Rugs for our 18th annual fall SALE!

After 18 years of business we are now legal “adults”. This year there are some real grown-up savings on all our rugs!

We offer storewide savings on all our pile and kilim rugs. If you are shopping online use discount code “nomad2012” at checkout.

Additionally, many newly marked-down rugs can be found in our clearance rugs section at 40% to 50% off!!! (clearance rugs are priced as marked, no additional discount applies)

Plus, we have several shipments of rugs arriving this month with more than two hundred new rugs to fill out our already bulging inventory!

Stop by soon! Sales ends October 31st.

Please note:

Pillows are not on sale and are priced as marked.

Clearance rugs are priced as marked (they do not receive an additional discount at checkout).

Chico says "Come in for our FALL SALE!"

The Rug Truck

Chris — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:12:11 +0000

This astonishing image was sent to us from one of our rug producers in Afghanistan, Mr. Nasim. Thanks Mr. Nasim!

This top heavy trailer is packed with hand made Afghan carpets bound for foreign markets. I’m curious to know, but I suspect that there are probably several thousand carpets in this cargo.

Thanks for looking! Chris

This truck must be carrying several thousand Afghan carpets.