The response of most customers when the enter the handwoven oriental rugs at our store in PA is “Wow!” They love to touch and feel the rugs and hear the story of the women weaving for Orientiq.
While we love to have folks visit our oriental rug store in Columbia, PA, here you can find our selection of hand knotted oriental rugs and handwoven kilims from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Every oriental rug in our collection is uniquely crafted. They usually combine several colors. Here, we sort them by some of the primary colors on the carpet. Find your match today!
We exist to support widows, orphans, and struggling families in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other countries. Our aim (we are still working on it) is for near-direct trade with small carpet weavers so we can “Weave Hope, One Rug at a Time!”
One oriental rug can financially support a family for weeks or even months.
Every carpet tells the story of a family, a widow, or a community struggling to thrive.
Carpet weaving is often left to those on the lowest economic scale.
We aim to support those in need by selling carpets of the highest quality.
Wool From Local Sheep
Preparing the Wool
Natural Vegetable Dyes
Drawing a Map for a Rug
Weaving the Rugs
Finishing a Rug!
Discover The ExquisitE Craft Of Oriental Handwoven Rugs
Orientiq Started around a Dinner Conversation in Istanbul
It all began in an Afghan home in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2023. The handmade carpet caught my eye…
Authentic and exquisite rugs crafted by skilled artisans.
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Empowering Artisan Communities
Supporting small rug weavers and fostering sustainable livelihoods.
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From Artisan Hands to Your Home
Trace the journey of your rug, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Shop By Rug Collection
At Orientiq, we aim to work with small suppliers who have personal connections with skilled weavers in their home countries. Our priority is to provide work for impoverished people with skills that can provide deep meaning to their lives if they have a market for their carpets and rugs. Meet some of our suppliers and discover their stories of being refugees and their vision for improving life in their home countries.
LANCASTER, PA — Nestled in the western Lancaster County, a new business with a global mission is opening its doors: Orientiq. This boutique rug shop offers more than just handwoven…
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We are here to “Weave Hope, One Rug at a Time.” We want the people who weave your carpet to know that you care and that they have a friend who loves what they do! We believe that Orientiq is a way to support needy people in difficult situations and offer dignity to their lives and their work. The intricate carpets you buy at Orientiq tell a story and provide hope and dignity to widows, orphans, and families in places hardest hit by poverty. Buying an Orientiq Rug offers “Hope, One Rug at a Time.“
Discover the beauty of oriental handwoven rugs
Experience the luxury of authentic oriental craftsmanship
