Trade & Projects

Hand-knotted rugs, supplied to the trade

Rug Bureau supplies interior designers, architects, hotels, developers, retailers and dealers from a stock of 20,000+ hand-knotted rugs in Bangkok. Only part of it is online. Tell us what the project needs.

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Rolled hand-knotted rugs stacked in the Rug Bureau showroom
  • 20,000+ hand-knotted rugs in stock
  • 40+ years in the rug trade
  • Supplying designers and hotels
  • Worldwide shipping

Who we supply

One stock, one source, six kinds of buyer. If your business is not listed, ask us anyway.

  • Interior designers

    Rugs for client projects, with photographs, exact sizes and condition notes sent before you commit.

  • Architects

    Sizes given in centimetres, plus custom sizes and designs on request, so rugs work with the plans.

  • Hotels and hospitality

    Hand-knotted rugs for lobbies, suites and dining rooms. They wear well and can be repaired and rewashed.

  • Developers

    Statement rugs for show homes, villas and developments. Every rug is one of a kind, so we build a set from what we hold, or have rugs woven.

  • Retailers

    Fill a showroom or a shop floor from one source. Every rug comes with its origin, age and condition recorded.

  • Dealers and wholesalers

    Buy direct from a Bangkok dealer with 40+ years in the trade. Ask us what we hold beyond the website.

What you get

Everything a project needs from a rug supplier, from one place.

  • Deep stock

    20,000+ hand-knotted rugs in Bangkok. Only part of it is online, and we send photographs and sizes of the rest on request.

  • Sourcing on request

    Looking for a particular size, colour or origin? Tell us and we will say honestly whether we can find it.

  • Custom sizes and designs

    Need something we do not hold? A rug can be woven to your size and design. See Custom Design.

  • Detail before you commit

    Photographs, exact measurements and condition notes for every rug you shortlist, so nothing is a surprise on arrival.

  • Trade terms

    Businesses buy on trade terms. Ask us what applies to your project.

  • Shipped worldwide

    We ship worldwide with tracking, from Bangkok to your door or your client's.

  • One point of contact

    One person handles your enquiry from the first message to shipping, so you do not repeat yourself.

  • Hand-knotted, every rug

    Every rug we sell is hand-knotted and chosen in person. Origin, age, materials and condition are recorded for each one.

How it works

Five steps, from first message to delivery.

  1. 01

    Send your enquiry

    Tell us about the project: who it is for, the rooms, sizes, quantities, budget and timeline. Use the form at the bottom of this page.

  2. 02

    We make a selection

    We search our Bangkok stock of 20,000+ hand-knotted rugs and shortlist pieces that fit, including rugs that are not on the website.

    Blue medallion rug in a bright living room

  3. 03

    Photos and details

    We send photographs, exact sizes and condition notes for each shortlisted rug. If you need more than photographs, ask what is possible.

    1945 Persian Hand-Knotted Wool Rug, Medallion Garden, Unused

  4. 04

    Your quote

    You receive a quote on trade terms for the rugs you choose. You decide before anything is arranged.

  5. 05

    Shipped from Bangkok

    Your rugs are rolled, wrapped and shipped from Bangkok with tracking. Customs duty or tax may apply in your country, so ask us what to expect.

    Folded hand-knotted rugs stacked in the showroom

Hand-knotted or machine-made?

For a project, the choice decides how long the floor lasts and what it is worth later. A fair comparison.

Feature Hand-knotted Machine-made
Construction Each knot tied by hand around the warp threads Woven or tufted by machine, quickly and evenly
Materials Wool, often dyed with natural dyes, plus some silk and cotton Wool, viscose, polypropylene and other fibres, in many blends
Lifespan Decades, and often generations, with care Fewer years, depending on the fibre and the traffic
How it ages Colours soften and the pile mellows Stays uniform while it lasts, then looks worn
Repairability Can be repaired and professionally rewashed Usually replaced rather than repaired
Resale value Can hold its value. Older pieces are often worth more Usually loses value once bought
Uniqueness No two are the same Identical copies, easy to match across rooms
Price Higher to buy, spread over a much longer life Lower to buy, simple to budget per room

A general guide. Individual rugs vary.

Not in stock?

Need something we do not hold?

A rug can be woven to your size, colours and design. A commission takes months rather than weeks, and we confirm what is possible, the price and the timing before you commit.

About custom design

Trade questions

Can I see more than what is online?

Yes. Only part of our stock is on the website. Send us your brief and we will send photographs and sizes of rugs that fit, including pieces that are not listed.
Can you source a specific size or colour?

Tell us the size, colour and style you need. We will check our stock first and say honestly whether we can find it. If we cannot, a rug can be woven to your size and design, which takes months rather than weeks.
Do you ship to my country?

We ship worldwide, with tracking. Customs duty or tax may be charged on arrival depending on your country, so ask us what to expect before you order.
How do I get trade terms?

Send a trade enquiry with your company, country and the kind of work you do. Trade terms are agreed with each business, and we will tell you what applies once we know your project.
Can I get photos, details or samples?

Photographs, exact sizes and condition notes are sent on request for any rug. If you need something more, ask and we will tell you what is possible.
Are all your rugs hand-knotted?

Yes. Every rug we sell is hand-knotted, and each one is one of a kind. Origin, age, materials and condition are recorded before it is listed.
Can I order several matching rugs?

Every rug is one of a kind, so identical pairs are rare. We can put together a set that works as a group, or talk to you about a custom design.

Start a trade enquiry

Tell us about the project: who it is for, the rooms, the sizes and what you need to know. The more you tell us, the better the first selection.

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What happens next

We read your enquiry and reply by email with a first selection from our Bangkok stock. Photographs, sizes and condition notes follow for the rugs you like, then a quote on trade terms.