I was visiting the area from Miami last July. Someone I knew took me here just to see it and it was like walking into a museum. It was the most gorgeous facility I've ever seen and I had never seen a Persian rug shop before either. I was blown away at the beauty of it all. Very spacious inside and just a site to see if you're visiting in town, like I was. read more

We have been buying carpets from Damoka for over 22 years. The selection of fine Persian rugs is almost limitless. Alex provides expert advice and makes transactions seamless. read more

Mr Alex and the team are the best. Great selection, great location, great service and great tea! And the pricing is very good too.

Damoka is excellent! My uncle was visiting from Florida, and he previously owned a Persian rug store there. I thought it would be a great idea to show him this magnificent store while he was here. Alex Helmi, the president of Damoka, was very kind and knowledgable. I will definitely return when I am ready to purchase or repair a Persian rug. read more

my Graduate School class as UCLA took us to Damoka to get a real lesson the magical art pf persain carpets. So friendly and so much merchandise. it's impossible to think of going anywhere else to purchase a beautiful, rich and full of history Persian rug, Thank you for taking time so share with us the whole store. I really trually want erdqwew read more

Damoka has sold me beautiful rugs and good pads; they have cleaned rugs for me; they have stored rugs for me -- all this at fair prices with excellent service. I recommend them highly and without reservation. read more

While the presentation of the store and the selection of rugs at Damoka is impressive, the quality of customer service is certainly not. My husband and I walked in this afternoon hoping to browse the store, as we've just begun our search for a new rug. The person who greeted us (unsure of his name) ostensibly jingled change in his hands as he said hello to us, as if to say he was ready to make a sale. We asked to see their selection of 5x7 and 5x8's, and we were led to a large stack to choose from. We were told that these rugs are $2k+ (which we expected, as we've purchased handmade Persian rugs previously), and when we agreed that this was fair, we were met with a sense of skepticism, as if the person helping us didn't believe we could afford these rugs. We took a quick look anyway and didn't end up finding anything we loved, though it became clearer as we went down the stack that the person "helping" us was frustrated that we weren't immediately planning to buy. (We were there for a total of maybe 10 minutes.) Our salesperson asked about our budget again, and when we clarified that we were in the market for something in the $2k-$3k range, he suggested that we look at the other stack of 5x8 Nepali rugs that go for around $600 (as if again to question whether we could actually afford this purchase). I was willing to take a look at the Nepali rugs, and when I mentioned this, the salesperson said he didn't have time to show us the rugs if we weren't planning to buy today. I've grown up with Persian rugs my entire life, appreciate their value and beauty, and could not have been more disappointed with this short, but marked experience at Damoka. Because it seems like all of the other reviewers had a great experience here, I want to say that perhaps mine was (hopefully) an isolated event. Needless to say, I will not be returning. If their staff is so concerned about making a sale, I'd suggest they work on improving their customer service first. read more

I was saddened to receive a letter in the mail yesterday from Alex Helmi, announcing that DAMOKA would be closing their doors soon. We have had a great relationship with DAMOKA for 30 years; Alex always knew what to do, how to fix things, and where to find our hearts' desire. The U.S. sanctions have made it too hard to do business, so they are liquidating their stock and closing. If you have dreamed of beautiful rugs for your home, get to DAMOKA quickly. read more

Great job cleaning our rugs. Professional and courteous service. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Trustworthy and reasonable costs. We strongly recommend Damoka. read more

I went to Damoka to get one of my grandfather's antique Persian rugs repaired and cleaned. I was very worried that the carpet was beyond repairing but the people at the store assured me that it could be fixed. The rug came out perfect just like they promised, my parents were very happy. The staff was really great and extremely knowledgeable about rugs, and the price was very fair. Highly recommended! read more

Came last week for a class trip and was given a full detailed and very interesting tour by the owner, who is incredibly knowledgeable and nice. You can tell he loves and enjoys what he does and loves sharing about the culture. The rugs are so beautiful and great to use. There is a wide selection and each rug having different meanings. I didn't know that much about Persian rugs until that day, and after I left I had some people see my social media posts of my trip and telling me how amazing it would be to own one. Definitely recommend this place for future designs! read more

It's clear that the owner is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his business. He took the time to show us some absolutely stunning rugs and explained the craftsmanship and history that goes into each one. It was like visiting a museum! Yes, you're going to spend a lot of money on a rug but it is worth every single penny, it's a lifetime investment! 100% recommend visiting Damoka if you're in the market for carpet. read more

Nothing is better than having a great customer experience combined with beautiful selection of upscale rugs! I needed a new 8x10 rug with a right shade of blue in my new place, Diba had his staff deliver a few pieces to my home before choosing the right shade and size! Highly recommend Damoka rugs. read more

Came here for a field trip a week ago with my Surface Materials class and I was astonished by the quality of these carpets! The owner gave us all the information of the history of these carpets, the purpose/meaning behind each one, etc. He talks with pure excitement and really exudes a passion for what he does. Damoka has really set the bar for my carpet standards now! read more

Last month I visited Damoka Rugs inspired by the recommendation of a successful colleague in interior design. I was truly impressed by the exceptional collection of high-quality rugs and by the store owner Alex Helmi whose knowledge and experience about rugs helped me make a better decision regarding a client purchase. Not only did he spend a great deal of time on the process of rug design, but he also elaborated on the different styles and even the history background. I totally agree with prior comments about feeling like one is in a museum environment, surrounded by the top quality of any rug possible. Another impressive aspect of this special store is pricing which seems quite competitive, considering the quality, I don't think it could get any better than that. read more

Damoka is a treasure of Persian history in Los Angeles. When you walk into their gallery you feel like you have just been transported through history. The staff was very friendly and had a passion for the carpets. Absolutely worth the trip to West wood. read more

I came to Damoka last week, as part of a 'field trip' with my instructor (UCLA interior design program). I had driven by the store every week since starting as a student at UCLA and I had no idea the treasures this store encompasses... Hundred years old rugs, every single one made by hand over several years, sometimes 10 years by one rug maker... The best was the owner, who spent a whole hour passionately teaching us about the history of these rugs, the difference between tribal and city rugs, getting rugs pulled from the side and unfolded for us so we could appreciate the craft and understand better what he was talking about... It was frankly an unbelievable experience. I will definitely come to him once I have clients looking for a rug... or to bring my own rugs for cleaning and repair when the time comes... read more

Wow, talk about rug heaven! All of the rugs here are so beautiful. You can see and feel the high quality in each piece. There is a unique story behind each rug, so make sure to ask because it makes it such a special experience. Also Alex and his staff are so knowledgeable! read more

Oriental rugs of the highest quality with knowledgeable and friendly service. We have had our rugs cleaned and repaired there and have also made some purchases. Always a delightful experience. Highly recommend them. read more