Mickey and his store are the best. The inventory is gorgeous, and the prices fair and reasonable. Mickey is upfront and honest in his business. He business if full service: in addition to his selling of rugs, he facilitates cleaning of one's rugs as well as providing rug pads for your rugs, even if the rugs weren't bought from him. A visit to his store and seeing his inventory, is a 5 star experience. If you are thinking about a traditional or modern rug, check out his store. You won't be dissappointed. read more

I walk by frequently and always check out the rugs displayed in the east facing windows at Al Sahara. The moon rug called me in. Mickey, the owner welcomed me. He gave me all the details on the beautiful moon rug. From the moment I touched it I knew I had to have it. It was a great value for the quality. Glimmering silk threads and wool. It, like many of the rugs was hand woven by a dwindling team of artisans. I was at the beginning of what turned out to be a painful condo renovation. Mickey held the rug for me for months. In the mean time, I purchased 2 more rugs there! They are difficult to resist. Mickey is super helpful and patient. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else for a rug purchase. read more

Love this place. The rugs are gorgeous and the owner is so knowledgeable. We bought two rugs there in 2019 and keep coming back to get them cleaned. If you're in the market for handmade rugs (and you should be), come here for the best service. read more

Unless you yourself are also an expert, shopping for a quality rug is about as transparent a process as figuring out how to get the Covid vaccine... Good luck. HOWEVER, I can not speak highly enough of Mickey Singh and Al Sahara Rugs. He is as honest and transparent as anyone in any industry, let alone fine rugs. After taking time to educate me on the differences between the rugs I was viewing and helping me understand which would be best for my space based on potential risks (temperature, moisture, etc), Mickey let me take home 2 rugs and try them out in my space for a week. Not sure if that's a normal offering or because we had a trusted mutual contact, but I can say this much... Al Sahara is A+ customer service, quality and experience at very fair prices. read more

Al Sahara is my go-to for rug buying and cleaning. Mickey is so knowledgeable, welcoming and super helpful to make sure I'm aware of all the possibilities available. There's a great selection in the showroom, and Mickey and his team are tremendously patient and helpful in flipping as many rugs as I wanted to see. It's also possible to order a custom rug, which Mickey also explains very well in detail. Cleaning is also very easy! read more

Mickey and the crew are just awesome! Our rug looks like new after their cleaning. You're my go-to and will easily refer friends & family to your establishment! read more

After looking for the right area rug at a number of rug and furniture stores, I happened to pass Al Sahara Rugs. Mickey asked what style of rug I wanted, where it would be used, and my price point. He then started showing me a number of beautiful rugs. Mickey knows his product and he has a no-pressure style. We eventually settled on the right rug and it looks beautiful in my house. Mickey is a really nice guy. Al Sahara is a great store. I will be back. read more

One of the best shopping experiences we ever had! Mickey is incredibly friendly, knowledgable, and helpful and made our rug purchase a great experience. I would recommend him and his store to anyone looking for top notch quality rugs and customer service. I will be coming back to him when I need to buy another rug. Highly recommended! read more

The best place to shop for rugs, carpets, carpet runners - all the rugs are absolutely beautiful, made of natural fibers such as wool, silk and the prices are very competitive (especially comparing to well know high end stores). They also help with product care such as cleaning, offering incredible results even if the stains may not seem to come out. I almost gave up on hopes to clean one the stains on my beloved carpet, but they did such an amazing job that it looks like brand new! The carpet runner from Al Sahara makes grand statement in my house! Mickey, the store owner, is such a pleasure to deal with!!!! read more

Mickey offers excellent customer service and I will be going out of my way to recommend him to friends and family. He had a custom piece made that turned out amazing and was an absolute pleasure to work with. read more

I am a first-time upscale carpet buyer and went to Al Sahara with a friend who has a lot of experience buying quality rugs. We were both impressed and put at ease by the owner Mickey's sweet demeanor and sophisticated knowledge. Rather than impose his expertise on us as customers, he was particularly accommodating to my needs, style, budget, and space. Looking through and testing carpets is a time-consuming and labor-intensive endeavor. Mickey and his team made the process seamless with their genuine kindness and overwhelming accommodating approach. I ended up getting three extremely unique and divine carpets that I plan to have forever, so I feel very grateful and secure to have found a merchant with whom I will also have a lifelong relationship should new rug purchase or maintenance needs arise in my future. Stop comparing with other shops and let Mickey take care of you! read more

Do not go ANYWHERE else than Al Sahara Rugs to find the highest quality, the most beautiful selection and the best value fine rugs in all of Chicago! Mickey welcomes you into his store as if you are a family friend visiting his home. He is calm, patient, informative and not pushy. He listens to the customer and is able to quickly understand what you are looking for, what you like and especially what you don't like. He let us take home a rug to try it out in our space before committing to the purchase. There is NO pressure to buy. I wish all professionals took as much pride in their business and demonstrated as much kindness in their customer interactions. It's a pleasure to work with him, and his rugs are not just beautiful to see but luxurious to touch. It's a full experience of the senses! Thank you Mickey! read more

I won't go anywhere else now. I've been to many other rug stores in chicago and found Mickey to educate every step of the way. He will give you the proper knowledge to make the best decision for you. read more

For some reason my earlier review disappeared so I'm updating it here. Wonderful store! Varied selection and very knowledgeable owner. I am very excited that I stopped in on a lunch break. The workmanship is unparalleled and rugs are heirloom quality. As another noted, it is as good as it gets. read more

Very friendly owner. I bought a beautiful kerman lavar rug for a good price. If you are looking for a rug of any color or style you should stop by this store. read more

I absolutely recommend Al Sahara Rugs! Not only are the high-quality rugs beautiful, but the owner, Mickey, is so kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I could not be happier with my new rug and the service from Al Sahara Rugs! read more

Fabulous owner, wonderfully knowledgeable and as fair in his pricing as I've ever experienced. I've bought rugs from many different places over the years and Mickey is truly a gem--I'll never go anywhere else at this point. My mother and sister have now also bought rugs in there, as well as a friend and all had wonderful experiences. It really is as good as it gets at Al-Sahara. read more

Our decorator sent us here. Brought home a rug we really liked, and did the color-fastness test on it (took a damp rag to it), and wow, did the red color come off, which means if we ever washed it the red would have bled all into the other colors and fringe. Brought it back at which point they knocked 40% off the already low price, we said no. Bought a rug from somewhere else that had no color fastness issue. read more