- What Rug Is Right For Me?
- What Are the Best Rugs for Pets & Busy Families?
- What Does Hand-Knotted Mean?
- What Is Broadloom?
- What Is a Power Loomed Rug?
- What Are Hand Tufted Rugs?
1. What Rug Is Right For Me?
Let’s think about the room(s) or area(s) in your home.
- Are you looking to completely cover your floor? Then you are looking for wall-to-wall carpeting which we refer to as ‘broadloom’.
- If you are looking for an area rug, what size? Take a tape measure and decide the approximate width and length you would like. Also measure the dimensions of the entire room or area and take pictures on your phone from several angles. These steps will assist your rug dealer to offer you complementary product ideas and sound size selections.
- How much foot traffic does the area get?
- How much vacuuming is too much vacuuming? It may sound silly but if that is the most dreaded chore on your list, we can suggest products that will make the job easier.
- Does your family have any allergies? For example, it is very common for pets to be allergic to wool.
- What is your budget? Don’t be afraid to let us know. Our products are competitively priced, with our price guarantee. Knowing what you can afford will help us find the absolute best product at the absolute best price.
2. What Are the Best Rugs for Pets & Busy Families?
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With incredible long-lasting durability, this line is incredibly easy to clean. We just have to show you! The SmartStrand Forever Clean® rugs would be our #1 choice.
Did You Know?
The origin of oriental carpets has been attributed to the nomadic tribes originating in Central Asia. The earliest carpet, the famous Pazryk carpet, was discovered in a Siberian burial site more than 2,500 years old.
It is generally accepted that the special craft was developed simultaneously in different parts of the world, probably around the same period of time and spread throughout the world by nomadic tribes. Since then, carpet weaving has been a mainstay in countries such as Persia (Iran), Egypt, Turkey, China, Pakistan and India.
3. What Does Hand-Knotted Mean?
Hand knotting is a special characteristic of the oriental rug. It’s what gives a rug beauty and character. Hand-knotted rugs have been produced for over 150 years, some of which are still in existence today. Hand knotting gives the character and detail of all the intricate designs that have been passed down from generation to generation.
The materials used in hand-made rugs, primarily wool, allow the rug to portray a depth of color that cannot be duplicated in any other way. Along with the hand knotting, this depth is what makes a hand-knotted rug stand alone compared to other materials. The Kaoud family has many years of experience and expert knowledge of this technique and other weaving processes. We also have extensive experience working with the major weaving centers and craftspeople around the world. Kaoud selects and imports only the highest quality goods and we inspect every rug, front and back.
We know the ins and outs of weaving, handling, restoring and how to judge the quality of oriental carpeting. That’s our commitment to our customers, as well as to ourselves. We focus on many factors, such as wool quality, when buying rugs. We urge you to compare and do the same. The wool quality will determine the overall look and color of the rug and, quite frankly, if it’s not up to par, we simply won’t buy it, nor should you.
4. What Is Broadloom?
Broadloom is any carpet woven on a wide loom that has no seams. Broadloom is usually installed from wall to wall of a room, firmly stretched and secured to the floor edges. There are maximum widths broadloom can be manufactured, 12′ width being the most common. Your professional rug installer will manually ‘seam’ sections together on site. When using a quality professional, the seams will be invisible and the nap and pattern of the rug will flow perfectly.
Here at Kaoud Rugs, we only carry the best broadloom products on the market today. From soft solid tones to bold prints and everything in-between, our broadloom choices are virtually endless.
5. What Is a Power Loomed Rug?
For those who are looking for all the beauty of an oriental rug but don’t want the price tag (or wish to stay away from mostly wool products), a power-loomed rug may be a perfect choice. Power loomed rugs are also much more fashion forward, offering an abundance of design from traditional patterns all the way to ultra-contemporary.
The manufacturers of machine-made oriental carpets have successfully combined the science of machine carpet weaving processes and the art of creating beautiful designs. These designs often mimic the fine hand-knotted carpets as a more economical alternative. Machine-made carpets can be constructed from various materials with wool and polypropylene being the most common fibers.
Kaoud selects only the finest U.S. and European carpets to be carried in our stores. We stock thousands of carpets from 2×3 to 12×18 and any custom size in between. With our large selection, you will find the “perfect” oriental rug to be the focal point in your room, as well as easily coordinating colors and styles for any other room or staircase you may have.
6. What Are Hand Tufted Rugs?
Hand tufted rugs are somewhat of a “hybrid” rug in the sense that a person actually holds a needle machine that is used to punch a tuft of wool into a canvas backing. These tufts are actually held by latex rubber, which is also covered by another linen covering. If the rug has a canvas backing, it’s tufted. Although tufted rugs are not as well constructed as hand-knotted rugs, they are much quicker to produce and the same color and design can come in a variety of sizes.
“Who would have thought buying rugs could be such a great experience!”
“We wanted a rug for our dining and living rooms. The challenge was our living room required a custom cut rug to fit the room exactly the way we wanted. Jim Kaoud got personally involved and worked with us to make it happen. We received the rugs about a month ago and just love them” – S.M.
“The customer service at Kaoud Rugs in Orange is exceptional!”
“Jim and Liz provide honest and helpful service, which is greatly appreciated. We’ve purchased rugs and runners for years and they continue to stand by their products and are very loyal to their customers. We recommend them without hesitation!” – F.S.
Such a great experience!
“Liz is extremely personable, professional and knowledgeable. She is conscientious, providing updates often. The workroom did immaculate work. The crew delivering the rug was very efficient. This was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Kaoud!” – K.L.
“Professional, prompt, personable”
Professional, prompt, personable from ownership all the way through the delivery team. Store personnel were knowledgeable and just plain nice. Thank you Jim! – Stephen M.
“Kaoud Rugs in Orange made our buying experience fast and easy”
Jim Kaoud at Kaoud Rugs in Orange made our buying experience fast and easy. He helped us pick out the perfect rug for our space and had it delivered in less than a week. His delivery and installation crew were great as well. – Mike S.
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Two exceptional buying experiences at Kaoud Rugs and Carpet in Orange, CT. Firstly, a readymade rug for our family room from the vast selection in the showroom. Jim and his staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and gave us a lot of their time to educate us and select the perfect rug. They are also patient because we are quite fussy shoppers and they helped us by taking rugs off the hangers so we could view them on the floor.
They earned our trust and so we returned a couple of weeks ago for some custom area rugs for living room and master bedroom room. Again, their patience was commendable as we took multiple samples back to our home and then they ordered larger 9”x9” samples of our preferred pattern delivered to our home in a couple of days … just to make sure it was right. Ordering was a breeze and delivery in both cases was exceptional – moving furniture very carefully as needed to lay the rugs.
The end-to-end experience was superb and what you’d expect from top-end stores, but we had shopped around and found that Kaoud’s not only offered premium service, but also has a very competitive price point. Well done and thank you Jim and all! – Colin T.
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Liz was extremely knowledgeable in helping us choose a carpet to suit our needs. She is personable, possesses excellent communication skills and is extremely efficient! The installation team was phenomenal! We were incredibly pleased. – Kim L.
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Many thanks to Jim and Liz for their assistance on the perfect rugs and runners for our home. From selection to install they did a great job and we are overly thrilled with the outcome. Would highly recommend! – Shayla C.
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Fast , efficient, pleasant to work with. Fair prices – Elizabeth K.
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Brought my Moroccan kilim rugs for repair. Great service! I’ m confident their expert weaver will give them the attention they deserve!! – Caroline T.
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We love Kaoud’s! Kristina even brought several rugs for me to try in my home! – F.
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We bought 4-5 rugs 15 years ago and they are amazing. Kaouds does a terrific job of cleaning them with pick up an delivery. Great to have them on the Shoreline! – Tom L.
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What a lovely experience! Reminds me why we need to buy local from real people! We needed new rugs for our home but still weren’t ready to spend thousands on hand loomed rugs. We happened to stop into Kaoud in Orange and met with Jim and Liz who spent time showing us their stock, helping us with our design decisions and ultimately letting us take our time to decide. When we finally made up our minds, we needed to rush an order so that the rugs would be in place for our upcoming event. Liz and Jim went out of their way to make it happen, arranged for a timely delivery, and ensured that we were 100% satisfied in every way. Prices were reasonable as well! We look forward to returning again when we purchase other rugs in our house and have already encouraged our family to purchase from Jim. Thank you! – J.K.
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Great experience with Liz at Kaoud Rugs of Orange. I found a beautiful 100% wool rug, but wasn’t sure it would look right in my home. Liz suggested I take the rug home with me that day (for free) and make a decision after seeing it in the space. If I didn’t love it, Kaoud Rugs would pick it up from my home the following day. SO convenient! This made all the difference for me! Liz knows that these rugs are investments and she wants the customer to love what they pick – I’m sure the whole Kaoud family feels the same way. Thank you so much for great customer service and a beautiful rug! I will most definitely be back for more! – A
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Kaoud not only has great rugs, it’s people are knowledgeable experts and so helpful! While I’m thrilled with the new 10 x 13 rug I purchased, it is the little “extras” that make the difference in service. Liz showed me many good options, and I felt that I had seen a strong array of choices. Once they put it down in the room, it was clear it was perfect. Her workers were fabulous – polite and accommodating. Best of all, she and Jim researched a problem I had with another rug and were able to find a weaver to fix it! – NG
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We recently had Kaoud Rugs and Carpet clean our 5 oriental rugs. Liz helped tremendously by giving us information on the services provided by the store and patiently answering all my questions and concerns. Their efficient crew picked-up and dropped-off the rugs on time and even spread them out in their proper places around the house. The rugs were cleaned very well and exceeded my expectations. On Liz’s recommendation, we also bought pads to put under the rug – they were cut to match the size of our rugs and work perfectly. I would highly recommend using Kaoud Rugs for Rug Cleaning to everybody. – RBS
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Had a carpet that was close to 100 years old with one corner disintegrated from a plant sitting on it. Kudos to Jim Kaoud and Liz in the Orange, Ct store for talking me out of cutting away 1/3 of the rug to keep it uniform. Instead they cut around the compromised area and though not a perfect rectangle, the look is unique and fantastic. I recommend this store for anyone looking to bring a rug back to life. Thank you – JM
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We came in to see Jim at Kaoud in Orange because we had an antique Persian rug that was in dire condition. The rug needed cleaning and restoring to say the least, there were many worn areas and most were worn all the way down so that the woven backing was visible. When Jim presented the rug to us again we were absolutely blown away!! The faded colors are vibrant once again and all the worn areas are magically gone. Jim’s work is so thorough and pristine that our beautiful and now perfect antique rug reflects all of his knowledge, passion and expertise for what he does. We are beyond happy with the results. – VL
Why Our Customers Love Shopping at Kaoud
- Best Quality
- Huge Selection of Rugs
- Lowest Price Guarantee
- Quality Rugs for Every Budget
- Weaving, Repairs and Appraisals
- Over 70 Years in Business
