Frequently Asked Questions

The simple answer is, yes!

A pad is a great option for a number of reasons. A quality rug pad not only protects you from slippage but also reduces the wear and tear to your rug, as well as providing protection to your floor beneath. 

Rug pads come in many different materials, thicknesses and layers. We recommend at least 1/4" thick, dual layer material consisting of pad and a rubber moisture barrier. 

We use the term "rug" to describe those that are under the size of 8'x10'. Those that are larger we refer to as a "carpet".

Yes, because all our products are handmade, they are produced in a manner that creates less pollution as well as being made from natural materials like wool, cotton and silk. 

Dyes, or colors, are one of the few materials that are commonly synthetic, however, natural dyes are still a common use in some regions.

We typically recommend rugs that have a tighter weave for high traffic areas because the tighter weave often means the pile is denser, which makes it more difficult for debris to fall down into the foundation of the rug. 

When I think of high-traffic areas, the Bijar rug, or "The Iron Rug of Persia", come to mind. These rugs have developed this reputation and respect for those high traffic areas.

Yes, Shoppersianrugs.com imports new rugs and carpets from India. These rugs are part of our Custom Oriental Rug Creation where you can design your own rug by selecting the design details, dimensions and colors for your project. 

However, most of the rugs and carpets that are available in our shop are previously owned. Previously owned, simply refers to the fact that these rugs can't be verified as being new. Many rugs are in new condition but may have sat in storage for years at a time. We always try our best to accurately describe each rug.