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Al Sahara Rugs

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Located downtown, Chicago we offer a comprehensive collection of hand woven rugs from modern, contemp We invite you to visit our showroom.

For 30 years AL Sahara Rugs has been committed to making your rug purchasing experience, unique, educational, memorable and custom designed to your specific needs. We serve residential and commercial clients with a full range of one-of-a kind hand woven rugs. We've traveled the world and collaborated with master weavers to create quality and exclusive rugs at affordable pricing.

10/29/2026

Texture does the talking.

Custom design concept: a weathered, stone-like surface in grey, sand and caramel, hand-knotted in wool and linen. No bold pattern, just depth you can feel — natural fibers and layered textures are what designers keep coming back to this fall.

Want this quiet texture in your space? Let's talk.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/28/2026

3 ways to tell a hand-knotted rug from a machine-made one.

1. Flip it over. In a hand-knotted rug the pattern on the back is as clear as the front.
2. Check the fringe. It should be part of the rug itself, not sewn on.
3. Look for small irregularities. Slight variations in the knots and color are the mark of a human hand.

These are rules of thumb, and not sure what you have? Bring it in and we'll take a look.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/27/2026

The moody holiday look starts at the floor.

Custom design concept: a deep, rich maroon hand-knotted rug — the kind of red designers are pairing this season with brown leather, warm wood and low candlelight for a classic, moody holiday room.

Want this warmth in your own space? Let's design it together.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/26/2026

Real rugs, real light.

Here's one we love. Color and texture look different in a real room than they do on a screen, and that's the part we enjoy showing people most.

Stop by anytime this week, no appointment needed.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/23/2026

4 things that decide what your rug is actually worth.

1. Age and history.
2. Condition.
3. Material — silk generally commands more than wool.
4. Craftsmanship and knot density.

Whether it's for insurance, an estate, or resale, a professional appraisal looks at all four. If you've inherited a rug or just aren't sure what you have, it's worth finding out.

We offer appraisals for Chicago-area rug owners — call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553 to schedule.
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10/22/2026

Some patterns never leave.

Custom design concept: a tightly repeating meander (Greek key) pattern in charcoal and sand, hand-knotted in silk and wool. It's a motif that has been woven, carved and painted for centuries, and its small-scale, orderly geometry is right at home in this season's layered, collected rooms.

Want this look in your space? Let's talk.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/21/2026

Traditional craft is everywhere this fall. We've been doing it since 1987.

Folk and traditional craft keeps showing up on designers' trend lists. For us it was never a trend — every rug we carry is knotted by hand, one knot at a time, by master weavers.

Come feel what real craft is like in person.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/20/2026

To***co, amber, and a whisper of dusty blue.

Custom design concept: a warm taupe-brown ground flecked with amber and mustard, with soft dusty-blue and blush notes breaking through the center — the moody earth tones designers are reaching for this fall, hand-knotted in silk and wool.

Want this palette in your space? Let's design it together.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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10/19/2026

A rug looks different on the floor than it does in a photo.

The depth of the color, the sheen of the silk, the way the pile catches the light — it all changes once it's in a real room. That's what we love showing people in person.

Stop by anytime this week, no appointment needed.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
alsahararugs.com

10/17/2026

Come see it before you decide.

Open today 11–5. Walk the gallery, feel the pile, and see how a rug changes in natural light. No appointment needed.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
alsahararugs.com

Address

300 W Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
60654

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13125270400

Website

https://alsahararugs.com/

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