Cyrus Artisan Rugs is the leading purveyor of luxury handmade rugs and oriental carpets.
Cyrus Rugs is the largest online retailer of the finest handcrafted designer rugs and oriental carpets in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1885, the premier company started out as a family business in Iran before breaking into the international market and exhibiting artisan pieces in major cities like London and New York.
The company eventually put down roots in Minneapolis in 1988, when brothers Arya and Alex Farahan established the Minnesota Cyrus Rugs showroom and began showcasing an extensive selection of traditional, transitional, contemporary, and tribal rugs from international designers.
More than a century later, Cyrus Rugs continues to deliver exquisite, hand-selected artisan masterpieces that perfectly suit every customer?s personal design aesthetic, lifestyle, and home furnishing needs. With a lifelong dedication to quality, originality, and customer satisfaction, Cyrus Rugs remains one of the most trusted providers of top-quality luxury rugs and carpets.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Cyrus Artisan Rugs has been in business for 30 years—since August 1988.
What is your primary product or service?
We sell luxury, handmade designer rugs, but we also provide relevant services such as professional carpet cleaning, repair, and appraisals. Rug rental is also available for home staging, photo shoots, and other commercial advertising applications.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
It was originally a family business that I, Alex Farahan, first started with my older brother, Arya Farahan. We also had help from our father, Iraj Farahan, who also owned a rug store on Fifth Avenue in New York at the time. We are the fifth generation in the handmade rug industry.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a much larger selection of high-end rugs with exclusive brands. Also, we have the largest rug showroom in the Midwest.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are an online business, but we do have a 13,500 sq. ft. showroom located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Cyrus Artisan Rugs is located in the southeast corner of Highway 100 and 494 in the city of Bloomington, Minnesota.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express).
Which areas do you service?
We service all areas within a 50-mile radius from our Bloomington store.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The store is owned by Alex Farahan (President) and Arya Farahan (Partner).
What are your hours of operation?
Monday thru Friday 10AM to 7PM
Saturday 10AM to 6PM
Sunday 12PM to 5PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That Cyrus Artistan Rugs has great prices, stellar service, and the best rug selection in the industry.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13