Tuesday, October 16, 2012

"After 10 years, Richard Rothstein is getting out of the Oriental Rug business. All rugs 50% off."

Hi, Richard here. Hope you're having a great fall. I wanted to let you know that because of the skyrocketing costs of production, I am getting out of the new Oriental rug business to focus strictly on antique rugs, hooked rugs, mirrors, lighting, and needlework

Accordingly, I am selling all my remaining stock at 50% off.

And unlike some unscrupulous rug dealers, I am not raising my prices in anticipation of discounting them in a sale. In fact, the prices for my rugs have been the same for years and have always been sold by the square foot... new Caucasians $100/sf, new Persians $120/sf.

At 50% off, that means the prices are $50 and $60/sf respectively. As always, these are my rugs, made by my weavers; they are exclusive to my company and are not available in rug stores...these are the same rugs that I sell worldwide to collectors, rug scholars, and museums.

Please note: the prices online reflect the ORIGINAL prices of $100 and $120/sf -- the sale price would be 50% less the price shown. Because the rugs are 50% off, these are final sale prices.

Shipping is FREE and orders can be placed by phone or email.

You can see all the remaining inventory here. Again, the price online does NOT reflect the 50% discount.

ALL THE RUGS IN THIS LINK WILL BE SOLD AT 50% OFF THE PRICE SHOWN...
http://www.richardrothstein.com/default-new-oriental-rugs-100.html
As an example, this STAR KAZAK would be only $1700.
http://www.richardrothstein.com/star-kazak-caucasian-rug.html
This gorgeous HERIZ would be only $5920...
And you can see it discussed on video here...

You can also see a video I shot myself in the Caucasus showing how the rugs are made... it's one of the most popular Oriental Rug Videos on YouTube...

Monday, November 21, 2011

Inaugural Oriental Rug Festival is a big hit

 Inaugural festival is a big hit THE owner of Long Melford’s Persian Carpet Studio has hailed her first rug festival a huge success.
Sara Barber held the festival to mark the 20th anniversary of her business.
To mark the occasion, she put up nomadic tents in the studio in Hall Street to represent the tribes who make the rugs and carpets she sells.
“We have had a lot of interest – people have been fascinated,” she said.
“They realise every one is unique and a work of art and that it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t go with the curtains.”
The festival included workshops on rug restoration and guest speakers, including rug maker Richard Mathias.
School children were also invited to design a rug and the winning design will be handmade in Nepal.
http://www.suffolkfreepress.co.uk/news/business-news/inaugural_festival_is_a_big_hit_1_3267385

Friday, June 29, 2007

Kashan Hamadan and Mashad

Industry sources have informed me that in the week ending June 24 Kashan rugs Hamadan rugs and Mashad rugs accounted for just over half of all new Persian rugs sold on-line. There are also indications that this Summer is shaping up to be a strong season with less of a drop-off than typical of Summer.

  • Kashan Rugs 18.97 %
  • Kashan Rugs 18.97 % Hamadan Rugs 18.14 % Mashad Rugs 12.72 % Isfahan Rugs 12.58 % Kashmar Rugs 7.31 % Shiraz Rugs 7.20 % Tabriz Rugs 5.55 % Ardabil Rugs 3.06 % Gabbeh Rugs 3.06 % Lylyan Rugs 3.04 %


    Wednesday, May 16, 2007

    Sarouk Rugs Sales Drop while Tabriz Rugs Surge

    In a surprise move Tabriz Rugs went from fourth place in sales to number one while parenial favorite Sarouk Rugs dropped out of the Top Ten. Overall sales figures show Tabriz Rugs about doubling their market share from April. Kashmar Rugss stayed strong in on the basis of good value with unique designs. Over all internet rug sales stay brisk as the weather warms in the US.

    Week of May 7th to the 13th
    1. Tabriz Rugs
    2. Kashmar Rugs
    3. Isfahan Rugs
    4. Hamadan Rugs
    5. Mashad Rugs
    6. Gabbeh Rugs
    7. Heriz Rugs
    8. Ardabil Rugs
    9. Lylyan Rugs
    10. Turkmen Rugs

    Based on Industry sources and reflects on Internet sales predominently in the US and Canadian markets.

    Saturday, May 12, 2007

    The Top Ten Best Selling Persian Rugs for April 2007

    Persian Rugs The Top Ten Best Sellers for April 2007
    Top 10
    1. Sarouk Rugs
    2. Hamadan Rugs
    3. Kashmar Rugs
    4. Tabriz Rugs
    5. Mashad Rugs
    6. Isfahan Rugs
    7. Gabbeh Rugs
    8. Ardabil Rugs
    9. Bakhtiari Rugs
    10. Heriz Rugs
    Based on Industry sources and reflects on Internet sales predominently in the US market.