The history of Pak Oriental Rugs stems from its roots in Lahore, Pakistan, where factories of the owners father still stand. In the 1970s, the family business had expanded to larger scale manufacturing and export to Europe. based out of San Francisco, being quite ambitious, moved to Europe at a young age, he was only 18. While in Europe he managed to make contacts with the many well known rug reta
ilers and began to supply his family's merchandise to them at wholesale costs. In April 1979 Anjum took a marketing trip and ended up falling in love with San Francisco. So after 10 years of success and many established accounts in Europe, a shift to the United States was made, establishing Pak Oriental Rugs at Pier 23. Pak Oriental Rugs clientele came to include large department stores such as W&J Sloan Department store, Macys Department Store, Liberty House Department Store. In 1986 Pak moved to the Sobel Building where they still stand. To stay ahead of current design trends, Pak Oriental Rugs is constantly innovating and acquiring rugs that fascinate our clientele. New designs, colors, and textures are being introduced on a regular basis. Serving San Francisco since 1981 Pak Oriental Rugs specializes in one of a kind Hand-knotted rugs. Modern, Traditional, and Transitional one of kind rugs are available with hundreds of rugs in every size. Our Antique collection is second to none and features world class collectibles from around the world. From tribal to modern, formal to eclectic, collectible museum quality antiques to unique interpretations of traditional designs. Every rug is created/acquired with the input of our owner, Anjum Butt, to meet the quality, colors and designs our customers have come to expect since 1981.
