Our handmade Armenian rugs blend ancient craftsmanship and folkloric design with contemporary color palettes and a modern aesthetic. Skilled artisans weave intricate motifs, sacred symbols, and cultural imagery into fine wool sourced from the Caucasus Mountains, creating rugs with depth, texture, and lasting presence.
Tufenkian Armenian carpets are among the finest hand knotted Armenian rugs produced today. Each rug reflects a story rooted in centuries of tradition, and once placed in your home, it becomes part of your own story as well.
Handcrafted Masterpieces
Armenia is widely recognized as the world’s earliest rug-making culture. More than two millennia before the travels of Marco Polo, Armenian artisans had already established rug weaving as a central part of daily life and artistic expression. After the decline of the craft during more than 70 years of Soviet rule, James Tufenkian returned to the newly independent Republic of Armenia in 1993 to help revive this heritage.
He reintroduced traditional hand craftsmanship into every stage of production, working with the remarkable wool of the resilient Armenian Balbas sheep. These rugs remain entirely faithful to Tufenkian's production values and reflect the ancient weaving traditions, symbolism, and artistry that define Armenian textiles.
Unique Contemporary Armenian Rugs
Rug weaving once held a central place in Armenian homes, where carpets decorated walls, floors, beds, and tables. The designs in our Armenian rug collection continue this legacy, featuring many of the same sacred symbols, religious concepts, and ancestral motifs woven by generations of artisans.
Our contemporary Armenian rugs reinterpret these elements through a modern design lens. They feature vibrant palettes of historically nature-derived hues, such as rich red, blue, green, ochre, and layered tonal variations. Other pieces incorporate delicately muted shades that create a soft patina or subtle textural presence.
Each rug balances cultural authenticity with creative reinterpretation. Distinct ornamental patterns draw from ceremonial and symbolic Armenian arts while delivering a fresh, modern visual language that suits a wide range of interiors.
Premium Materials, Sustainable Practices
Every Armenian rug in this collection is crafted with meticulous attention to quality and purpose. We work with responsibly sourced natural fibers that reflect the essence of luxury in both appearance and feel. The wool used in Tufenkian Armenian rugs is selected for its durability, refinement, and ability to take on rich, dimensional color.
Our artisans carry out each step of the production process with respect for the craft and for the environments from which these materials originate. This commitment to responsible practices ensures that each rug embodies both beauty and integrity.
The result is a collection defined by unparalleled craftsmanship and conscious artisanship.
Discover Tufenkian Armenian Rugs
Premium wool and intricately detailed designs make Armenian rugs an elegant choice for dining rooms, living spaces, entryways, and bedrooms. With both contemporary and antique-inspired Armenian carpets in our collection, you will find styles suited to many interiors, each infused with a history worth preserving.
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of Armenian rugs. Explore the opportunity to customize your rug to your exact preferences and interior themes and experience the artistry of Armenian rugs with a Test Drive in your home. Talk to a Tufenkian rug ambassador to find the ideal rug for your design project.
Take a Test Drive
Try out any rug available in our online store free in your home for seven days on a Tufenkian Test Drive. Outbound shipping is included!
Value by Design
Made with the finest natural materials and craftmanship, destined to last a lifetime and become more beautiful with age, our modern designs are timeless to match our quality, not trendy and fleeting. This assures that they will be appreciated and valued for generations.