Handpicked Vintage Rugs

My story begins in the bustling bazaars and hidden workshops of Turkey, where centuries-old traditions still weave magic into every thread.

What started as wanderlust has become my calling—traveling across Turkey to uncover vintage rugs that have graced homes, witnessed celebrations, and held secrets for over five decades. Each journey takes me deeper into the heart of Anatolia, from the vibrant Grand Bazaar in Istanbul to remote villages where master weavers' legacies live on in forgotten attics and family treasures.

I don't just collect rugs; I collect stories. That deep crimson Oushak might have warmed a merchant's home in the 1960s. The intricate Hereke could have been a bride's dowry, carefully preserved for generations. Every piece I bring back to the United States carries with it the whispers of Turkish history—the laughter of children who played on its surface, the prayers whispered over its patterns, the love that went into every knot.

My eye has been trained not just by years of sourcing, but by the countless conversations with elderly rug dealers who share their knowledge like precious heirlooms. They've taught me to read the stories woven into each piece—to spot the telltale signs of age, the regional variations in dye and design, the subtle imperfections that make each rug irreplaceably authentic.

When you purchase from Dan's Rug Shop, you're not just buying a floor covering. You're bringing home a piece of Turkey's soul, a conversation starter, a work of art that has already lived a full life and is ready to begin a new chapter in your home.

Every rug is at least 50 years old, hand-selected during my travels, and comes with the promise that you're getting something truly one-of-a-kind—because once it's gone from my collection, you'll never find another quite like it.

Welcome to Dan's Rug Shop, where every thread tells a tale.