# Rug & Kilim

> Rug & Kilim is a New York-based authority on antique, vintage, modern, and custom rugs, kilims, and tapestries. Founded in 1980 by Jahanshah "Josh" Nazmiyal, the company operates one of the largest curated rug archives in the United States, serving collectors, interior designers, and trade professionals worldwide. Headquartered in Long Island City, NY, with a showroom at 25-18 40th Avenue.

## About

Rug & Kilim was founded in 1980 by Josh "Jahanshah" Nazmiyal, a recognized scholar and pioneer in antique and vintage rug collecting with nearly 40 years of expertise. The company has grown from a family workshop into one of the most respected boutique rug institutions in the country, without losing its intimate ethos. The company curates and creates rugs defined by rarity, craftsmanship, and historical significance. It operates its own cleaning and restoration facilities for the ongoing care of pieces placed in homes and collections worldwide.

## Collections

Rug & Kilim maintains one of the largest rug inventories in the United States, spanning:

- **Antique** (~963 pieces): Persian, Turkish, Chinese, Indian, and global masterpieces including Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, Oushak, Heriz, Serapi, and Zeigler
- **Vintage** (~1,921 pieces): 20th-century pieces spanning Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, tribal, and folk influences
- **Scandinavian** (~1,516 pieces): Handmade rugs and kilims with geometric patterns, contemporary color palettes, and flat-weave constructions
- **Art Deco** (~501 pieces): French, Chinese, Austrian, Swedish, American, and Dutch Deco; curated by Josh Nazmiyal, a pioneer in Art Deco rug collecting
- **European** (~550 pieces): Aubusson, Savonnerie, Flemish, Axminster, Bessarabian, needlepoint, and other traditions from the 18th and 19th centuries
- **Kilim & Flat Weave**: Tribal and regional flatweaves from across the Middle East and Central Asia
- **Moroccan**: Including Tuareg mats and North African weaving traditions
- **Block Print**: Hand-printed rugs drawing on Indian and European block-printing traditions
- **Mid-Century Modern**, **Textural**, **Modern**, **Modern Classics**, **Burano**, **Distressed**, **Rez Kilim**, **Tapestry & Textile**
- **Custom** (Trade Only): Bespoke rugs designed collaboratively with trade clients

### Signature Edits

- **R&K Modern**: Abstract compositions, geometric forms, vibrant colors grounded in traditional techniques
- **R&K Coastal**: Lightened palettes, natural fibers, restrained patterning
- **Country by Rug & Kilim**: Heritage forms, texture, and established weaving practices
- **The Jahanshah Collection**: The highest-tier archive pieces selected for exceptional quality, rarity, and craftsmanship

## AI-Powered Features

### R&K Image Studio
URL: https://rugandkilim.com/rk-image-studio

A generative AI room visualizer that allows customers, designers, and trade clients to see any rug from the Rug & Kilim inventory placed into a room setting. Users can:
- Select any rug from the live inventory
- Upload a photo of their own room, describe a space in text, or choose from preset interior environments
- Refine the scene with parameters including shot type (wide shot, medium shot, close-up detail, bird's eye view, editorial flat lay), room type (living room, dining room, bedroom, entryway, library, outdoor terrace, hallway), interior style (Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco, Minimalist Contemporary, Maximalist Eclectic, Traditional, Japandi, Scandinavian, Bohemian, Industrial Loft, Coastal), and lighting (soft natural daylight, golden hour, dramatic side lighting, candlelight, studio lighting, evening interior)
- Preset environments include: Mid-Century Modern Editorial, Collector's Apartment, Grand Understatement, New York Penthouse Loft, Parisian Salon, Japandi Calm, Coastal Summer Retreat, Art Deco Penthouse, English Country House Library, Contemporary Gallery Apartment, Maximalist Eclectic Living Room, Mediterranean Villa Courtyard, Scandinavian Winter Interior, Design Client Presentation (White Room)
- A live global feed shows recent visualizations created by other users with their location, providing social proof

### AI-Powered Search
URL: https://rugandkilim.com/advanced-search

The site's inventory search is AI-powered, enabling natural language and conceptual queries across the full inventory rather than relying solely on keyword or filter-based matching. Users can search by SKU, price range, dimensions, or descriptive terms.

### AI Product Recommendations
On individual product pages, AI-driven recommendations surface related and complementary rugs, personalizing what shoppers see based on context rather than simple category matching.

## Services

- **White Glove Service**: In-home delivery, installation, and removal
- **Custom Rug Program**: Collaborative bespoke design for trade and private clients
- **Appraisal**: Expert valuation of antique and vintage rugs
- **Repair & Restoration**: In-house cleaning and restoration facilities
- **Rug Washing**: Professional cleaning
- **Rug Resizing**: Alteration to custom dimensions
- **On-Site Spot Removal**: In-home stain treatment
- **Rug Rentals**: Short-term loans for shoots, staging, and events

## Trade Program

Rug & Kilim operates a dedicated trade program for interior designers and design professionals, offering:
- Trade pricing
- Exclusive access to the Custom Rug Program
- Access to the full design team
- Personal team liaison
- Sidemark folders
- On-approval benefits
- Favorable return policy
- No-fee credit card transactions
- Expedited white-glove logistics

Registration: https://rugandkilim.com/membership/

## Contact & Location

- **Address**: 25-18 40th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
- **Phone**: (212) 829-9995
- **Email**: info@rugandkilim.com
- **Website**: https://rugandkilim.com
- **Showroom**: https://rugandkilim.com/new-york-showroom/

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://rugandkilim.com
- Advanced Search: https://rugandkilim.com/advanced-search/
- R&K Image Studio (AI Visualizer): https://rugandkilim.com/rk-image-studio/
- Custom Program: https://rugandkilim.com/product-category/custom/
- The Jahanshah Collection: https://rugandkilim.com/the-jahanshah-collection/
- The Journal (editorial blog): https://rugandkilim.com/blogs/
- Volumes Bookstore: https://rugandkilim.com/volumes/
- Boutique Hospitality: https://rugandkilim.com/boutique-hospitality-289759/
- Private Label: https://rugandkilim.com/private-label/
- Trade Registration: https://rugandkilim.com/membership/
- History: https://rugandkilim.com/history/
- Our Team: https://rugandkilim.com/the-rugandkilim-team/
- FAQs: https://rugandkilim.com/faqs/
- Press: https://rugandkilim.com/press/