Wahi Rugs & Carpet is a 3rd-generation, family-owned business in Norfolk, VA, offering over 10,000 authentic Persian, Oriental, and modern rugs in a 15,000 sq ft showroom. Serving the entire Hampton Roads area—including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Williamsburg—they specialize in fine rug sales, hand-wash cleaning, repair, and certified appraisals.
- Family Owned · Since 1970
- Three Generations of Expertise
- 10,000+ Handmade Rugs
- Persian & Oriental Rug Specialists
- Serving Hampton Roads
Trusted for Generations
Three Generations
of trusted, family-owned rug and carpet care.
50+ Years in Business
Family-owned since the 1970s.
Locally Owned
Proudly serving Norfolk, VA and Hampton Roads.
Our Story
Three Generations. One Passion for Fine Rugs.
Wahi Rugs & Carpet is a family-owned business dating back to the 1970s, now in its third generation. What started as a passion for handmade rugs has grown into a full-service rug and carpet business — sales, cleaning, repair, restoration, appraisal, and carpet installation, all under one roof.
We're not a drop-off counter. Every rug that comes through our Norfolk showroom is handled by people who know rug construction, dye types, and fiber content — knowledge passed down through the family, not learned from a manual.
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Why Choose Us
Largest Selection in Hampton Roads
10,000+ authentic Persian, Oriental, and Modern rugs across a 15,000 sq ft showroom.
Full-Service Rug & Carpet Care
Sales, cleaning, repair, restoration, appraisal, and carpet installation — all under one roof.
Personal, Attentive Service
A family-owned business where every customer gets hands-on, individual attention.
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Step into our Norfolk showroom
Explore handmade Persian, Oriental, tribal, transitional, and modern rugs in every size, color, and style at 836 Poplar Hall Dr. Our experts help you find the perfect piece — no pressure, just generations of knowledge.
Full-Service Rug & Carpet Care
Our Services
Rug Cleaning
Hand-wash cleaning tailored to every rug's material.
Rug Repair & Restoration
Fringe repair, reweaving, and antique restoration.
Rug Appraisal
Certified valuations for insurance, resale, or estate purposes.
Carpet Installation
Professional installation across Hampton Roads.
Stair Runners
Custom-fit runners for any staircase.
Rug Pads
Protect your floors and extend your rug's life.
Trusted by Families Across Hampton Roads
What Our Customers Say
Herb Andresen
2 weeks ago · Google Review
Mr. Wahi was super to deal with, very knowledgeable, helpful, courteous and just overall wonderful!! My 20 rugs turned out like brand new!! I highly recommended Wahi Rugs!!!
Shannon Theiss
2 weeks ago · Google Review
We had a wonderful experience shopping for a rug here. Their selection was incredible, with a huge variety of styles, colors, and sizes to choose from. The salesperson was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process and never made us feel pressured.
Elizabeth Rountree
3 weeks ago · Google Review
I had a wonderful experience buying rugs at Wahi rugs! Adi was super helpful and patient as I looked through many many rugs.
Trusted Clientele
Notable Clients
Wahi Rugs has also had the pleasure of working with several notable clients and personalities over the years.
Owner Adi Wahi with Hollywood actor Terry O'Quinn
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Our Featured Rug Collection
Over 10,000 rugs in stock in our Norfolk warehouse showroom, plus 10,000+ rugs consigned and stocked in our other rug galleries and furniture stores all over the USA.
Made for Your Space
Custom Rugs
At Wahi Rugs, we offer exquisite hand knotted rugs crafted to elevate every space with timeless beauty. Whether you're searching for premium area rugs in Hampton Roads or a custom design made just for you, our collection blends artistry with quality. From expert cleaning to detailed repairs, we care for your rugs with the same dedication used to create them. Experience craftsmanship, elegance, and service you can trust.
Looking for a rug sized, colored, or styled to fit your exact space? Our team works with you on size, color, and material to create a piece that fits your home perfectly.
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Our Work
Real Projects
A glimpse at real Wahi Rugs installations in homes across Hampton Roads and beyond.
Rug Education
Latest Stories
Hand-Knotted vs. Tufted vs. Power-Loomed Rugs
What construction method actually tells you about quality and lifespan.
How Often Should You Clean a Wool Rug?
A realistic cleaning schedule based on how your rug is used.
Choosing the Right Rug Size
The most common rug mistake, and how to avoid it.
Rug Maintenance Basics
Vacuuming, rotation, spills, and when to call a professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our flagship Norfolk showroom is located at 836 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502. We provide free rug pickup and delivery across all of Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg.
Yes. We offer specialized hand-wash rug cleaning, fringe repair, edge restoration, moth damage repair, and certified appraisals for all wool, silk, Persian, Oriental, and modern area rugs, regardless of where you originally purchased them.
Unlike standard wall-to-wall carpet cleaners that use harsh steam or abrasive machines, we use a traditional immersion hand-washing process. This safe, controlled technique protects delicate wool and silk fibers, organic dyes, and hand-knotted structures from bleeding, shrinking, or damage.
Absolutely. We offer an In-Home Trial program for local Hampton Roads customers so you can see how the rug looks in your lighting and decor before making a final decision. We also offer custom-sizing options and lifetime trade-in policies for fine hand-knotted pieces.
We carry the largest selection of fine rugs in Hampton Roads, including authentic hand-knotted Persian, Oriental, Tribal, Modern, Transitional, and Antique rugs, alongside custom-made rugs and protective non-slip rug pads.
Yes. We provide short-term and long-term area rug rentals for home stagings, luxury events, photography, film productions, and corporate projects throughout the region.
- Family Owned · 3 Generations of Expertise
- ★ 5-Star Google Rating
- Serving Hampton Roads
What Makes Us Different Than Others?
We are a 3rd generation family-owned rug wholesaler and retailer, in business for over 50 years.
All rugs across our combined total of 20,000+ rugs in stock are hand-knotted and hand-woven only — which means we only sell handmade rugs, no machine mass-production rugs like other stores.
Always personal service, knowledge, and experience. Whether you're looking for a 2x3 rug or a palace-size rug, a big project or a small project gets the same personal customer service. We're neither too small to cater to your needs nor too big to lose you in a corporate maze.
We don't have high overhead or unknowledgeable salespeople with limited information on rugs, origin, and more. That helps keep our rug sale prices fair and low.
We guarantee the lowest prices. 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed.
