Rugs have always been a specialty at Fludes, and three generations of the Flude family have built up invaluable contacts with both Oriental rug importers and the Manufacturers of machine made rugs.

The rug business has exploded over recent years, and whereas in the past Oriental Rugs were only within the reach of the very wealthy, now, thanks to the relative high value of sterling and the boom in world trade, they are affordable to most households. Ethnic designs are becoming more popular with younger generations, especially with the increase of wood and laminate floors. While the traditional Chinese and Persian designs still sell well due to their classic designs and colours.

The main supply of  Oriental carpets are from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, India and China. Prices start at under £100 for a handknotted rug sized about 5’ x 3’. As a contrast machine made rugs of similar size sell from a starting price of £30. Full details can be found at our partner website www.rugworld-online.co.uk