WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – A local business known for its world-class collection of fine Oriental rugs is marking a major milestone this month. Gallery of Oriental Rugs, located at 4101 Oleander Drive, is celebrating its 36th anniversary by extending unprecedented wholesale sale pricing to the public.
Founded in 1988 by Fred and Pat Nasseri, Gallery of Oriental Rugs set out with a clear mission: to offer the finest rugs and carpets, prioritizing both quality and value. Since then, the store has earned national recognition for its extensive inventory of hand-knotted heirloom pieces and designer-driven styles, currently boasting over 7,000 rugs in a 15,000-square-foot showroom modeled after an imperial tent.
Fred Nasseri, an ORRA Certified Rug Appraiser – one of only 50 Certified Appraisers in the USA – has guided the business for decades, carefully sourcing each piece for authenticity and craftsmanship…