3743 Federal Hill Road in Jarrettsville, Maryland • Telephone 410.557.0072

Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday, 11 until 8, Sunday 12 until 5, Closed Fridays & Saturdays

Mimi's Oriental Rug Gallery offers the finest quality pieces from all over the world. We are Maryland's only direct importer of exquisite rugs from Iran; we are able to offer prices that are the most competitive. We also stock beautiful rugs from Pakistan, India and China.

We cary an unmatched selection of fine handmade Oriental rugs and also offer contemporary carpeting solutions from Masland and Nourison. Masland Carpets offers custon wall to wall and custom area rugs. Nourison offers a wide variety of contemporary and tradition area rugs, as well as broadloom & roll runners. Visit each retailer's website to view styles and options.

We also offer professional cleaning and repair for Oriental and area rugs. Please call for more information.

 

A well-chosen Oriental rug can become the soul of any room. Visit our gallery or call to arrange a consultaion in your home.

We hope you enjoy your shopping experience.

5 Things You Should Know Before You Start Shopping

With choices abound, many people feel overwhelmed when faced with choosing a rug to accent their home. Keep these simple pointers in mind when considering the purchase of an Oriental rug:

  1. Whenever possible, start the design of a room with the rug. Middle Eastern rugs have intricate designs and many colors; it is far easier to match wall color, upholstry and drapery to an existing rug than vice versa. .

  2. The quality of a rug is based on the number of knots per square inch, tightness of the weave, quality of wool and the country of origin. A bold geometric design may have less than 100 knots per square inch while a detailed floral pattern may require 300 or more. The weave should be fine enough to clearly express the motifs of the design. While tightness and regularity of weave are important, the quality of the wool determines the resilience and lasting patina of a rug. Also consider how much silk is in the rug and whether the foundation is silk, wool, or cotton.

  3. More often than not, Iran (Persia) is the source for the finest rugs—the benchmark against which all others are compared. However, the quality of rugs from India, Pakistan and China has improved in the past 20 years and many Persian designs are available in rugs from these countries.

  4. If you're adding a rug to an existing room, take extra time before you shop to think about size and color and try to carry fabric and paint swatches with you as you shop. Look for a rug that has "personality" and that speaks to you. Ask yourself, are you intrigued by floral designs or do you prefer geometric patterns? Would you like the look of a center medallion? Willl a center medallion force you to arrange your furniture symetrically?

  5. To make your Oriental rug lasts forever, vaccuum it often. Be sure to rotate it twice a year for even wear. Send it out for a professional cleaning every few years depending upon the use it receives. To spot clean, never use detergents. Dab solied areas with a clean cloth and water.