David Tiftickjian & Sons Oriental Rugs

Family-owned since 1892, the uncommon longevity of this place is probably creditable to the second-to-none care taken by the Tiftickjian family of their customers — buying an Oriental rug is a complicated process that requires extensive knowledge of what you're buying, and the staff here is not only knowledgeable but also trustworthy, even to the point of allowing customers to "live with" the rugs for a while in their own houses before making a final decision on whether to purchase. As for the merchandise itself, a dizzying variety of rugs and carpets are available, from hand-weaved antiques from Persia to high-quality modern rugs.

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Address

300 Delaware Ave.

Getting there

Metro Rail: Fountain Plaza

Hours

Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM

Website

tiftrugs.com (opens in a new tab)