The following list contains questions that we are commonly asked. Please feel free to use our input form to ask us a question if you do not see the answer below.

Where is Grand Oriental Rugs located and is there parking available? Go to top
Grand Oriental Rugs is located at 867 Grand Avenue in St. Paul, MN. It is on the north side of the street near the corner of Grand and Victoria. Free parking is available both on the street in front of the store and in the parking lot behind the store. Because of the high volume of visitors to this area and a nearby college, parking spaces may be more difficult to locate at certain times. In addition, there is a pay parking lot across from our store.

Who owns Grand Oriental Rugs? Go to top
Kurosh and Soheyla Amrami own and operate Grand Oriental Rugs. They have enjoyed the opportunity to serve the Twin Cities area since 1976. Both Kurosh's father and grandfather as well as Soheyla's father were in the Oriental rug business in the Middle East. Kurosh went on his first buying trip at the age of five.

How do you obtain your rugs? Go to top
During the past 16 years, Kurosh has journeyed from Iran to Turkey in search of the most beautiful and detailed rugs to bring back to the Twin Cities. As a result of Kurosh's searching, he now has available a new line of decorative rugs. These reproduction rugs are made with superb wool and of outstanding quality. The designs are from the 18th and 19th centuries and from areas such as Bokhara, Yamouth, and Enssari.

What should I look for in an oriental rug? Go to top
Basically, there are six areas that you should focus on:

1. Material of the Rug
2. How the Rug is Made
3. Country of Origin
4. Significance of Rug Design
5. Density of the Knots
6. Distinguishing Quality and Price
   

If you are interested in a more detailed discussion of these points, please take a look at our page about Purchasing an Oriental Rug.

What if I get the rug home and decide that it does not fit the style I am trying to obtain? Go to top
This is a very common concern. We highly recommend that you take a rug home and evaluate how it fits your decorating, taste, and style. If you think that the rug does not make a perfect fit, then please bring it back. We will try to assist you as we can in obtaining the rug that is just right for you. We have often been invited into peoples home to suggest a particular rug that would compliment the existing decor.

What if I already have an oriental rug, but would like to purchase a new one? Go to top
As many people have done already, they can bring their current oriental rug in and we will evaluate it and if and agreement is reached purchase it from you. We can also assist you in obtaining a new oriental rug. In addition, if your current rug simply needs repairs, we should be able to help you in most cases.

I would like to obtain a large oriental rug, can you help me? Go to top
While we carry rugs that range in size from 2' x 3' to 14' x 28', we have access to larger sizes as well as different size from what you see in our showroom.

How should I clean my rug? Go to top
Because Oriental rugs generally increase in value with age and proper care, we recommend the following for wool rugs:

• Professional washing every two to five years
• Rotate your rug once a year
• Vacuum on a regular basis
• Use a good quality pad
• Have rewoven, if necessary, by a professional
• Clean spots and spills immediately

A more detailed description of the above, especially concerning spots and spills is located on our Cleaning and Maintenance page.

What service do you provide after I purchase a rug from Grand Oriental Rugs? Go to top
Since we want to work with you, not just sell you an Oriental rug, we give you a guaranteed 100% satisfaction policy. We try our best to have the best prices, best quality, and best service available.