Calgary has several specialist rug stores, but they do not all sell the same kind of inventory. Some focus on vintage Persian rugs, some carry new designer rugs, and others mix handmade and machine-made options. The right place to begin depends on whether you care most about origin, age, design, budget, in-home viewing or restoration services.

This guide was checked against each retailer's official website in September 2026. It is not a ranking, and inclusion is not an endorsement or a claim that we anonymously purchased from every store. Inventory, opening hours and services can change. Check the retailer's current page or call before making a dedicated trip.

Persian and Oriental Rug Stores in Calgary at a Glance

1. SaraMoon

SaraMoon presents itself as a Calgary destination for vintage Persian and handmade rugs. Its online inventory is useful if you want to compare complete views, dimensions and prices before visiting. The business also emphasizes one-of-a-kind vintage pieces rather than treating every Persian design as interchangeable.

Address: 5510 3 Street SE, Unit 8, Calgary, Alberta. Check the current opening days and hours on the official SaraMoon contact page.

Good questions to ask: Is the piece vintage or newly made? What evidence supports the stated origin and age? Has it been repaired, reduced in size or recoloured?

2. Boft Fine Rugs

Boft specializes in Persian and Oriental carpets. Its official site describes a focus on Persian rugs and an inventory selected by the owners. This makes it a practical stop for shoppers who want to compare older or collectible pieces with rugs chosen mainly for interior design.

Address: 1225 9 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta. Boft currently lists limited weekly opening days, so confirm the schedule on its official contact page before travelling.

Good questions to ask: Is the label a verified place of origin or a market description? Which areas show restoration or low pile? Can the seller show you the back and both ends under neutral light?

3. Indo Designer Rugs

Indo Designer Rugs has operated in Calgary since 1988 according to its official history. Its current selection emphasizes new hand-knotted rugs, including contemporary, transitional and traditionally inspired designs. The store also advertises custom design, cleaning and repair services.

Address: 620 17 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta. Current hours, parking information and contact details appear on the official Indo Designer Rugs contact page.

Good questions to ask: Where was this specific rug woven? Are the pile and foundation materials documented? Is a custom rug returnable, and how will colour and size tolerances be recorded?

4. Pazyryk Art

Pazyryk Art describes its Calgary inventory as a mix of new, antique and one-of-a-kind handmade Persian and Oriental rugs. Its official site also lists cleaning, repair, restoration, appraisal and in-home trial services. Those services can be useful, but ask which work is performed in-house and what documentation accompanies an appraisal or restoration.

Current address: 6025 Centre Street S, Calgary, Alberta. This replaces the old 1401 9 Avenue SE address that appeared in the previous version of this article. Confirm hours on the official Pazyryk Art page.

Good questions to ask: Is the rug new, vintage or antique? What is known about origin and restoration? Does an in-home trial require a deposit, and what are the written return conditions?

5. Nafiss Persian Rugs

Nafiss is located inside Marlborough Mall. Its official site separately advertises handmade Persian rugs and machine-made rugs. That distinction is important. A Persian-style pattern on a machine-made rug is not the same thing as a handwoven rug made in Iran, so confirm the construction and country of production for the exact piece you are considering.

Address: Marlborough Mall, Unit 31, 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta. The store publishes current mall hours and contact information on its official Nafiss contact page.

Good questions to ask: Is this specific rug handmade or machine-made? Where was it produced? Is the fibre description for the pile, the foundation or both?

6. Rug Shop Ltd.

Rug Shop Ltd. describes its inventory as handmade, hand-knotted wool and silk rugs in contemporary, transitional and traditional styles. Its official site also lists space planning, in-home trial, delivery, underlay, cleaning and repair. This may suit shoppers who want room-level help as well as a rug.

Address: Unit 105, 10836 24 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta. Check the latest hours and appointment details on the official Rug Shop website.

Good questions to ask: Which services are complimentary and which have fees? How long is the in-home trial? Who is responsible for the rug during transport and trial?

7. Sanayah Rugs Co.

Sanayah Rugs Co. says it carries handmade rugs sourced primarily from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Turkey and Iran, and also offers custom work. Its official site places the business in Westbrook Mall. Because the inventory spans several countries and may include custom production, rely on the details for the individual rug rather than the general style name.

Location: Westbrook Mall, Calgary, Alberta. Confirm the unit, hours and appointment availability through the official Sanayah page before visiting.

Good questions to ask: What is the documented production country? Can a custom order be approved from a strike-off or sample? What are the delivery, cancellation and return terms?

Rug the Rock: An Online Option for Calgary

Rug the Rock is our own business, so this section is a disclosure, not an independent recommendation. We are a fully online retailer based in Oakville, Ontario. Calgary shoppers can compare our currently available handmade rugs and kilims through complete photographs, detail views, exact dimensions and condition information on each product page.

Rug N' Roll, our customer-space Try Before You Buy service, is limited to the Greater Toronto Area and is not available in Calgary. For Calgary orders, review the current shipping and return terms online and contact us if a product page does not answer a material question.

How to Compare a Rug Before You Buy

Separate origin, design and construction

Ask where the rug was woven, what design label is being used and how it was made. These are three different facts. A rug can use a Persian-inspired design without being made in Iran, and a store can sell both handmade and machine-made pieces. Our guide to Persian rugs versus Oriental rugs explains why the broad labels should not replace item-level evidence.

Request a complete view before close photographs

A complete front view shows proportion, borders and overall composition. Close views should supplement it by showing the back, pile, ends, sides, repairs and areas of wear. If you are comparing knot structure, use the Persian rug knot guide as background, but do not treat one knot type as proof of country, tribe or quality.

Measure the room and the exact rug

Handmade rugs are not always perfectly rectangular, and catalogue size labels are approximate. Ask for actual measurements at several points, then mark the footprint in your room. Include door clearance, furniture placement and walking paths.

Put condition and restoration in writing

For a vintage or antique rug, ask for disclosed repairs, repiling, edge work, end loss, stains, colour run and reduced areas. Age alone does not establish value. The article on vintage and antique handmade rugs explains the difference between useful age labels and sales myths.

Compare the whole transaction

Record the rug price, tax, delivery, underlay, cleaning, repair, trial terms and return conditions. For an expensive piece, ask whether the appraisal is independent of the seller and what evidence supports the stated origin, age and condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a Persian rug in Calgary?

Current specialist options include SaraMoon, Boft Fine Rugs, Indo Designer Rugs, Pazyryk Art, Nafiss Persian Rugs, Rug Shop Ltd. and Sanayah Rugs Co. Their inventories differ, so check the official pages and ask about the exact rug before visiting.

Does every Calgary rug store sell handmade Persian rugs?

No. Some stores mix handmade rugs, machine-made rugs and rugs produced outside Iran. Ask for construction and production origin for the individual item.

Should I buy locally or online?

A local visit lets you inspect colour, texture and condition in person. Online shopping can widen the selection, but it depends on clear complete photographs, useful close views, exact measurements, condition disclosure and written return terms. Compare evidence and total cost, not the sales channel alone.

Official Sources and Verification

Store locations, stated inventory focus and services were checked against the official retailer pages linked in each section on September 6, 2026. Rug the Rock does not receive a commission from the listed Calgary businesses. Recheck current hours and service terms directly before visiting or buying.