Melrose Oriental Rug

The foundation for Melrose Oriental Rug began when Michael Mouradian's father, Garabed, came here from Armenia to support his family as a rug restorer back in the early 1900's. As his only son Michael grew, he developed a keen interest in the rug business and began purveying rugs from his home. The demand for his wares and expertise spurred him to open the showroom on Main Street in Melrose to educate customers on the warmth, beauty and history of fine Orientals.His wife, Nancy and son, David and daughters, Carol and Lora, joined him to build a company that has expanded its showroom 3 times since it first opened.

Where do Oriental Rugs come from and which country makes the best rug? Any rug that is handmade in countries in or near India, Egypt, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan or Iran ( Persia ) is considered an Oriental rug. In the past, the best rugs were made in Persia. Now, every country makes high quality rugs and poor quality rugs - that's why it's important to buy your rug from a knowledgeable expert.

Oriental rugs are designed to pull all of the design elements in a room together, creating warmth and flow, but the selection process can be complicated - you must take into account room size, wall colors, and budget. An in-home consultation allows David Mouradian to feel your space before making recommendations and bringing selections that will compliment your taste.

To prolong the beauty of your rug, Melrose Oriental provides expert cleaning in our Melrose facility for all types of hand made rugs, including: wools, silks, dhurries, braided and needlepoint rugs. Pick up and delivery service is available. To preserve their beauty, Oriental rugs should be professionally cleaned, every two to four years.