The River North Design District's 5 Best Showrooms Known for its startup companies, trendy restaurants and art galleries, River North is also Chicago's epicenter of interior design. And the showrooms extend beyond that famous behemoth of a building that overlooks the river, the Merchandise Mart. The streets north Read More

Greetings from India!The tales from our September buying trip continue. This has been an amazing journey. The Taj Mahal is even better in person. I hope you like my picture. Now to the business at hand.We have mindfully selected an exquisite assortment of beautiful handmade rugs in Agra, Read More

Congratulations to all the winners at this year's ASID Celebration of Design. Oscar Isberian Rugs was once again proud to help sponsor the event. Ten years ago the Illinois Chapter announced its first Design Excellence Competition. Over the past ten years it has grown to become a premiere Read More

Many of you may be familiar with "Bidjar" rugs. Bidjar is a town in northwest Iran famous for weaving some of the most beautiful and durable rugs anywhere. Bidjar rugs are known as "The rug man's rug" or "Iron rug of Persia" This is because of the classic Read More

Greetings from Istanbul! After a full flight on Turkish Airlines, Mesrop Darian and I have arrived in Istanbul, the heartbeat of Turkey. Buzzing with energy, this city is a critical focal point for the country's economic, cultural and historical landmarks. Our first day's agenda included a visit to Read More

Oscar Isberian Rugs is once again proud to sponsor the 10th anniversary Celebration of Design Gala. This year it will be held at the beautiful Stock Exchange Trading Room at the Art Institute. The Gala is just around the corner on Thursday September 19. For ticket info you Read More

We are thrilled to be featured in the Aug./Sept. 2013 issue of Sheridan RoadMagazine. The story "Everything Old is New Again" includes the stunning work of designer Anthony Michael. Thank you, Anthony, for choosing an Oscar Isberian Serapi for the family room. In case you missed it, we Read More

Oscar Isberian Rugs was recently acknowledged for its support of ASID last year. We received a certificate of appreciation at the ASID annual meeting held on August 1st. Outgoing board members and volunteers were recognized and the incoming board of directors were sworn in. Patricia Bailey, President of Read More

Serendipity followed me throughout my recent buying and product development trip to India and Nepal for Oscar Isberian Rugs. On my way to Lucknow, the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, I met by chance an Indian fashion designer who introduced to me to a fine Read More