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Hand-Knotted Persian & Oriental Rugs in Calgary
With over 40 years of experience, Boft Fine Rugs specializes in hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rugs, offering unparalleled expertise in sourcing and selection. Founded by Ali, a discerning collector with decades of industry knowledge, we travel directly to origin countries to handpick rare, high-quality pieces, ensuring authenticity and value. Our team combines deep cultural understanding with technical mastery, providing clients with investment-grade rugs that reflect centuries-old craftsmanship.

Sarahs anthropological background enhances our ability to connect customers with the rich heritage behind each piece. We maintain a climate-controlled inventory, guaranteeing preservation of quality, and pride ourselves on ethical practices that support traditional weaving communities. Our personalized service, including in-home trials and appraisals, ensures clients find rugs that perfectly complement their spaces while preserving legacy value.
Services
Hand-Knotted Rugs Pattern Play Extraordinary Selection In-Home Rug Trial Appraisal Cleaning & Repairs
Details
  • Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
  • We source rugs directly from origin countries, ensuring authenticity and fair pricing.
  • 40+ years of combined expertise in identifying investment-grade Persian and Oriental rugs.
  • Climate-controlled inventory preserves rug quality and longevity.
  • Personalized in-home trial service for perfect space compatibility.
  • Ethical commitment to supporting traditional weaving communities.
What people say
Exceptional client experience Knowledgeable staff High-quality inventory Authentic cultural connection Investment-grade pieces
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Services
Hand-Knotted Rugs
Crafted using millennia-old techniques, our hand-knotted rugs combine wool, silk, and cotton for durability and beauty. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure knot density and material integrity meet our exacting standards. These rugs offer cultural value while serving as appreciating investments for collectors and homeowners.
In-Home Rug Trial
Experience rugs in your space with our no-obligation 24-hour trial. Clients receive guidance on lighting considerations and spatial harmony to ensure perfect pattern and color integration. This service eliminates purchase uncertainty while showcasing how hand-knotted textiles enhance interior environments.
Appraisal Services
Leveraging decades of expertise, we provide detailed rug valuations based on origin, knot count, and historical significance. Our appraisals document provenance through material analysis and pattern recognition, offering insurance-grade documentation for both purchased and existing pieces.
Pattern Play
Our specialists decode rug symbolism and historical context to help clients select patterns that align with personal aesthetics. From tribal motifs to intricate medallions, we explain cultural narratives while advising on modern interior integration techniques.
Cleaning & Repairs
Preserve rug longevity with professional cleaning using pH-balanced solutions. Our technicians perform structural repairs, fringe restoration, and moth damage mitigation while maintaining original construction integrity. Regular maintenance services ensure heirloom-quality preservation.
People
Ali
Owner
With 40+ years in the rug trade since 1984, Ali specializes in direct-source Persian rug acquisition. His expertise in identifying rare weaves and commitment to ethical sourcing establishes Boft as Calgary's premier rug authority.
Sarah
Co-Owner
Since 2008, Sarah has combined anthropology expertise with rug curation, focusing on cultural preservation and client education. Her background in textile history enhances the store's ability to connect customers with rug heritage.
Questions
How do you authenticate Persian rugs?
We verify origin through knot analysis, material testing, and pattern recognition. All pieces come with documentation of provenance and care instructions.
Can I see rugs in my home before buying?
Yes, our 24-hour in-home trial lets you evaluate rugs under different lighting conditions with no purchase obligation.
What rug types work with active households?
Darker village rugs with tighter weaves suit high-traffic areas. Wool construction offers durability while silk pieces require more careful placement.
Do you offer rug maintenance services?
We provide professional cleaning, mothproofing, and repair services to maintain your rug's value and appearance over decades of use.
How do rug patterns convey cultural meaning?
Traditional motifs represent regional identities, mythology, and life cycles. Our team explains symbolic elements during personalized consultations.
Reviews (6)
Rachel Campbell
Nov 23, 2021 Report
Boft Fine Rugs' collection is beautiful and Ali is an incredible resource about the history and craftsmanship of Persian and Oriental carpets. He is passionate about his craft and his family-run shop was very welcoming when we had our three young kids in tow to select a carpet for our home. These are true heirlooms to be treasured for generations.
Mari Jo De Waal
Oct 12, 2021 Report
Ali picked up our beautiful rug and did a fantastic job on cleaning it. It takes a bit of time to do but the results were amazing. Fresh and colours popped like new. It's about 25 years old. Not old, according to Ali, he mentioned it should last at least another 25 years and perhaps 100 if care is well taken. Highly recommend!
Rob Mabee
Aug 31, 2021 Report
As long-time art collectors, my partner and I always placed a high value on finding quality pieces for our walls that told the stories of their makers and reflected culture, craftmanship and tradition. But until recently, we didnt own a single fine carpet. Thats all changed now thanks to Ali and his team at Boft Fine Rugs in Inglewood. Ali has an incredible knowledge of the Oriental and Persian rugs in his huge showroom. He sources them directly on visits, and treats the makers with fairness and respect for their craft and their livelihoods. Our rugs come from southern Iran, and Ali gave
Benedikt Hallgrimsson
Jan 03, 2021 Report
The experience at Boft Fine Rugs was unique. It is about much more than simply buying a rug. Ali and his staff are passionate about their inventory. Ali is incredibly knowledgeable and shares of this knowledge in a friendly and engaging way. Choosing a rug becomes as much an educational journey through the world of a craft that is thousands of years old and steeped in history and tradition. You come away feeling enriched by the experience. Rarely does the purchase of a significant item for your house leave you feeling richer. We cannot recommend Ali and Boft Fine rugs enough.
Gustavo Ironsizer
Oct 21, 2019 Report
Aside from the beauty and aesthetic of Persian rugs - Ali and Sarah are absolutely the most honest and trustworthy business owners in the industry!
Bruce K.
May 01, 2018 Report
The incredible story of just one fine Persian rug - no matter where it's made - is amazing! Certain villages in Iran, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and elsewhere in south-central Asia house carpet designers and artisans who have a particular style in making the finest they are capable of. Their expertise is so well tailored to their craft that each quality carpet is a separate work of art, that in turn defines the village and its ancestry in very cool ways.
Bofts. Owner Ali Keshvari and his fine esposa have the best Persian carpet store in Calgary (that distinction used to be with the House