Nile Rugs

Nile Rugs, hand-knotted rugs for Australian interiors

Nile Rugs is an Australian store dedicated to selling hand-knotted rugs, with a catalogue focused on traditional Afghan pieces and kilims. The company presents itself as a supplier of unique rugs, carefully selected and delivered Australia-wide. Its range is organised into collections and categories that allow filtering by rug type and size.

Collections and rug types

The catalogue is structured into several collections: Afghan rugs, vintage, kilims, runners and mini rugs. At the time of analysis, the store showed 92 Afghan rug pieces, 34 vintage, 53 kilims, 31 runners and 33 mini rugs, plus a general category with 171 rugs. The selection includes examples such as the Maimana Kilim Afghan Rug in various formats and the Kilim Afghan Rug – Desert.

Shop by size

The website includes a section to find rugs according to the dimensions of the space. The size categories include small rugs, medium (length 160 to 300 cm), large (300 to 399 cm) and 2 m runners (100–279 cm), 3 m (280–379 cm) and 4 m (380–479 cm). The store describes the typical uses of each format: small ones for bedrooms, entryways, kitchens and smaller spaces; medium ones for living rooms, dining areas and under coffee tables; large ones for family rooms and open spaces; and runners for hallways, kitchens, stairs and narrow areas. It also offers a size guide.

Materials and craftsmanship

Nile Rugs states that each rug is made by hand, knot by knot, by artisans with generations of experience. According to the store's information, the pieces are made with natural materials such as pure wool, cotton and, in some cases, silk. The company highlights that these are certified hand-knotted rugs with 100% natural materials.

Shipping, returns and customer service

The store offers free shipping Australia-wide and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Purchases can be made using payment methods such as American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa. Customer service is provided by phone and email, and viewings are by appointment. The company also operates a website for New Zealand.

Promotions and catalogue

At the time of analysis, the website advertised a promotion of up to 40% off all kilims, with examples such as the Maimana Kilim Afghan Rug 207 x 307 cm reduced from $2,650 to $1,590, or the 183 x 257 cm from $1,950 to $1,170. The store indicated that this was a limited-time offer and that some pieces were sold out.

Location and contact

North Rocks, New South Wales Australia · Phone: 0470 642 719 · Email: sales@nilerugs.com.au · Hours: Viewings by appointment