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About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Knot!
Welcome to my online Oriental Rug Store. My name is Ben, and I’m proud to share with you a carefully curated collection of hand-knotted Oriental rugs sourced from around the world. My journey into this art form began with a Baluchi nomadic wool rug from Afghanistan, a piece that sparked my passion for collecting and appreciating these timeless works of craftsmanship. Over the years, my collection has grown to include distinctive rugs that reflect the rich traditions and artistry of their regions of origin. Featured here is a classic 3'x5' Hamadan rug, as well as the very first piece I purchased—a 100% wool Baluchi that continues to hold a special place in my story.
Our Story
Since then, we’ve been steadily growing—learning, adapting, and finding our place in the unique world of Oriental rugs. I don’t look at the big players like ecarpetgallery.com or esalerugs.com as competition. Instead, I see them as inspiration. My goal has always been simple: to share the beauty, history, and craftsmanship of these rugs with others, while building trust through genuine service and hard work.
For me, this journey has been about more than just business—it’s about passion, resilience, and the joy of keeping an art form alive for others to experience and enjoy.
Prior to 2016, I didn’t know much about Oriental rugs. My introduction came through my father and his wife, who is from Iran. Over the years, they had traveled back and forth, bringing with them beautiful handwoven rugs for family here in the United States. Each rug had its own character, its own history, and even though I didn’t realize it at the time, those rugs would eventually play a big role in my life.
I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit—I enjoy searching for ideas that are not only exciting but also meaningful. One day, while looking at an Afghan Baluchi rug I owned, I felt a spark of curiosity. I wanted to learn more about rugs like it. That curiosity quickly led me online, searching through endless pages and discovering for the first time how vast and fascinating the rug world really is.
One of the first websites I stumbled across was esalerugs.com. They had hundreds of Afghan Baluch rugs in all sorts of designs and colors, some as low as $68, with discounts if you bought more than one. At the time, I thought—what an amazing concept! Where else could you find handmade rugs being sold so openly online? With no real knowledge of Oriental rugs, I dove in, buying pieces and learning as I went.
I started small, selling locally on Marketplace. That was a good first step, but soon I tried Etsy. For a while, it felt promising—until the Iranian Embargo became a major roadblock. Etsy began removing my listings, asking for proof of origin, which is nearly impossible when dealing with pre-owned rugs already in the country. After countless disputes, my shop was permanently banned, and with it, all of my reviews and reputation vanished overnight.
That was a turning point for me. I realized I needed to build something of my own—something no platform could take away. That’s when I launched BewyacGroup.com, my first online store. Later, I rebranded it to ShopPersianRugs.com, a name that truly reflects who we are and what we stand for.
Since then, we’ve been steadily growing—learning, adapting, and finding our place in the unique world of Oriental rugs. I don’t look at the big players like ecarpetgallery.com or esalerugs.com as competition. Instead, I see them as inspiration. My goal has always been simple: to share the beauty, history, and craftsmanship of these rugs with others, while building trust through genuine service and hard work.
For me, this journey has been about more than just business—it’s about passion, resilience, and the joy of keeping an art form alive for others to experience and enjoy.