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Al Sahara Rugs 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.

Salt, slush and your rug: 3 things to do before the first snow.1. Put a doormat and a boot tray at every entrance.2. Let...
11/05/2026

Salt, slush and your rug: 3 things to do before the first snow.

1. Put a doormat and a boot tray at every entrance.
2. Let wet boots dry away from the rug, and blot spills and slush, don't rub.
3. Don't let road salt dry into the pile. It can be hard on wool, so have a hand-knotted rug professionally cleaned every 1–3 years.

Questions about caring for your rug this winter? Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553.
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Looks like it's been in the family for generations.Custom design concept: a faded taupe-grey rug with warm gold patches ...
11/04/2026

Looks like it's been in the family for generations.

Custom design concept: a faded taupe-grey rug with warm gold patches and a ghosted medallion at its center, with the soft patina of an antique. Rooms this season are leaning toward collected and lived-in, and this is the rug that tells that story from the first day.

Want this character in your own space? Let's talk.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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Your rug is a floor plan.Custom design concept: a large, distressed medallion rug in charcoal, cream and gold, defining ...
11/03/2026

Your rug is a floor plan.

Custom design concept: a large, distressed medallion rug in charcoal, cream and gold, defining the seating area of an open-plan room. Designers are using statement rugs this season to carve out zones for hosting — a conversation area here, a dining table there — without a single wall.

Hosting this winter? Let's design the right rug for your space.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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Custom Rugs, Custom Stories. Clients visiting from Arizona stopped in, and we showed them a similar rug in other colors....
11/02/2026

Custom Rugs, Custom Stories.

Clients visiting from Arizona stopped in, and we showed them a similar rug in other colors. They loved the design and chose their own color from our box of 400 shades.

This 9' x 12' rug is made of soft Tencel and was made in Varanasi, India. It took four months to make, and now it anchors their living room. They loved it so much they shared these photos with us.

Every custom rug starts with a conversation about your space, your colors and your size. If you can imagine it, we can make it.

Book a personal consultation. Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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Stop in this Saturday.Open 11–5. Walk the gallery, feel the pile, and ask us anything — whether you're ready to buy or j...
10/31/2026

Stop in this Saturday.

Open 11–5. Walk the gallery, feel the pile, and ask us anything — whether you're ready to buy or just starting to look. No appointment needed.
300 W Grand Ave, Chicago · Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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A room photographs bigger with the right rug.A well-placed rug adds warmth, softens hard surfaces, and helps a staged ro...
10/30/2026

A room photographs bigger with the right rug.

A well-placed rug adds warmth, softens hard surfaces, and helps a staged room show larger in listing photos. If you're a Chicago stager or realtor prepping a property before the holidays, we offer staging bundle pricing for full-listing projects.

Prepping a listing? Let's talk.
Call 312-527-0400 or text 630-202-6553
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Texture does the talking.Custom design concept: a weathered, stone-like surface in grey, sand and caramel, hand-knotted ...
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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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...
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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The moody holiday look starts at the floor.Custom design concept: a deep, rich maroon hand-knotted rug — the kind of red...
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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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 ...
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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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

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+13125270400

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