I feel quite well qualified to write this review as I had a saturday job in Jennings Rug shop as a…read moreteenager and was lucky enough to see a bit about how the shop was run etc The main thing to point out is that Jennings only sell good quality rugs so don't be expecting the bargain basement prices you might get through some shops and offers but they are definitely worth the extra cost. For starters they really know there rugs and travel round the world personally selecting them and secondly they will go to any length to make sure you get the right rug including unloading a stack of 100 rugs so you can see te one at the bottom - I know I had to do it! So if you are going to buy a rug and you can afford one that isn't junk it is definitely worth visiting Jennings even if it means a bit of a journey to get there.

Jennings is a proper rug shop - as Siblet says, they sell personally-selected quality rugs from all…read morecorners of the globe. The prices do match the high quality, but they are certainly worth it. The staff are friendly, and the owner plays an active part in the life of the local community. I haven't come across a rug shop quite like Jennings on my travels, so make sure you pop in.

If you want modern and traditional rugs then come here!! I was amazed that they could fit in such a…read morelarge selection into three floors and it didn't feel overcrowded either. When they say "Modern and traditional" they literary mean it as there were rugs with cities on them to rugs with typical cashmere design, amazing! I'm pretty sure every single type of rug could be found here. However the shop isn't that big so if you wanted to fully roll out a rug it would have to be done on top of other rugs. The owner was really nice and helpful enough to answer all my curios questions about the rugs and the business. I think the only negative criticism I have about this shop is that they don't do delivery and I honestly thought I was going to fall and break a bone on the stairs. They were so narrow, fragile and crooked and the loose banister didn't help!

A specialised shop selling traditional and modern hand made woollen rugs. The rugs are great…read morequality and beautiful colours and patterns. The service from father and son is 5 star. Knowledgeable and helpful without being pushy. A definite 5 stars!

A Tapsell British & Oriental Carpets has been trading well in excess of fifty years. Established in…read more1952, this upmarket shop has been around well before Allied Carpets was a glint in the eye of its owners darning needle, (or whatever kind of needle they use to make carpets!). A Tapsell British & Oriental Carpets is not the kind of shop that you go to on a whim to do a spot of compulsive buying, unless of course you are listed in the Fortune 500, and then you could indulge yourself without committing yourself to a financial burden that would wreck your life! Yup, those Oriental rugs aren't cheap, 'but they sure is beautiful!' They are utterly gorgeous in fact. The quality is breathtaking. As the name implies, A Tapsell British & Oriental Carpets, also stock less expensive rugs and carpets made a lot closer to home. They may have cornered the exotic rug market in Cardiff, but they also know where their bread and butter money comes from! So, if you are the kind of person that cannot resist buying beautiful things, may I suggest that when you go to A Tapsell British & Oriental Carpets you restrict yourself to looking at the homespun floor coverings, or else you run the risk of losing your heart on something you may never be able to afford!?

I had my heart set on something special for the bedroom and found it here at A Tapsell; a…read morebreathtakingly georgeous hand-woven Qashqai carpet in deep pomegranate shades. What a treat for the eyes, warm, plush wool and soft as butter! This the first thing my feet touch in the morning and the last thing they touch at bedtime. This is not just an indulgence, but also an investment, as these carpets never depreciate in value. Highly recommended, long-established trader of the best quality Oriental carpets to be found anywhere.

I first discovered the Persian Rug Centre about 8 years ago when I needed a new rug for a new house…read moreI'd moved into. Someone suggested 'the rug shop' in Selly Oak so I popped in on the off chance, I wouldn't go anywhere else now! This is not the cheapest place to buy a rug, in fact some of their prices are absolutely staggering, but the sheer quality and workmanship that has gone into each rug makes it well worth the money. You'll get your first taste of what to expect as soon as you look at the exterior of the shop, rugs are hung in the windows and also displayed outside in the drier months. The choice of rugs will draw you into the shop, and I defy you to walk away without buying anything! There is a good selection of modern and classically styled rugs, most with a definite Arabic design in a huge range of colours which will compliment any living room. The designs are stunning, some are simply patterned and others depict scenes from unknown books and texts. Absolutely beautiful. There are also a wide range of plain rugs from thick furry rugs to more basic woven works which are more towards the budget end of the range. I have bought seven or eight rugs from them over the years, both for myself and as gifts, and have never had cause to complain about anything. There are never any loose threads or bad stitching on any of the rugs and they are of the highest quality. I love the fact that there is such a wide range of sizes available as rugs are one of those things where one size definitely does not fit all, I had cause recently to look for a long thin rug for my mother in laws hallway and I found the perfect thing at the Persian Rug Centre whereas I have never before seen a rug with these very particular dimensions. You can expect to pay around £60 for the cheapest rug in here, which will probably be one of their plainer options, and prices will then rise according to the brand or thickness of the ruf you want to buy. I have seen rugs in here priced at £400 and £500, and these are absolutely stunning although just a bit over budget for me! The staff in the Persian Rug Centre are extremely knowledgeable about the rugs they sell, an Asian family who are always happy to chat to customers about the rug making traditions and will help you make an ideal purchase. I always feel that they are not forcing me into buying anything and on the odd occasion when I have not been able to make my mind up I have been urged to go away and think about it, a novelty these days as usually this kind of shop will keep you hanging around as they are so desperate for a sale! Next time I need a rug I will definitely be taking a trip to the Persian Rug Centre, I'm actually considering buying my sister a rug for Christmas as I'm sick of tripping over her tatty rag rug in the living room - I'm sure I can find something in this special little shop to suit her eclectic tastes!