Name: Persian Rug Collections
Address: 1731 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711, USA, Fresno, California, 93711, United States
Telephone: +15594314373

Persian Rug Collections by Karbassi | Persian Rug in San Jose

Most other rug sites try to weave a tall tale about themselves – tales that are as fine as the rugs we sell. But at Persian Rug Collections we have a different approach: openness. As you continue to read more about our company’s history, you will understand why earning our customers’ confidence through openness is our core value.

Persian Rug Collections is foremost a family business, founded by Mike Karbassi. Mike first came to the United States in 1967 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree and M.B.A. from The University of Central Oklahoma.

After several years working in the private sector as an auditor and Vice President of an oil company, Mike decided it was time to plant roots and open a business of his own.

A combination of soul searching and a twist of fate led to his decision to enter the area rug business. Being raised in a culture where Persian rugs are essential to a family’s home, Mike felt there was an opportunity to introduce such a fine product to families in his new home, the United States. So in 1979, he opened Persian Rug Collections in Fresno, California.


Like most businesses, the first years were the hardest. But the challenging experiences during these early years also led to several decisions which have had a lasting effect on Persian Rug Collections’ core values.  The first was Mike’s decision to exclusively carry handmade rugs. Mike realized that offering a quality product for sale was essent

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Persian Rug Collections by Karbassi | Persian Rug in San Jose Most other rug sites try to weave a tall tale about themselves – tales that are as fine as the rugs we sell. But at Persian Rug Collections we have a different approach: openness. As you ...See more