Jon Erin, owner of Designer Rugs and Kilims in Pasadena, is an expert international rug dealer and collector. He started to work with rugs at the age of twelve in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey and by 1973, had begun his own business. In 1980, Jon and his wife Gilda, moved to Williamsburg, Virginia and established Oriental Textile Arts, the American branch of the family rug business.
In 1996, Jon expanded his business to Pasadena, California, where he is still located today. He co- authored the Oriental Rug Handbook, which is a beginner's guide to understanding the beauty of rugs and their trading value. For over 35 years, Jon has been providing his expertise in the area of fine woven handmade oriental rugs.
In 1996, Jon expanded his business to Pasadena, California, where he is still located today. He co- authored the Oriental Rug Handbook, which is a beginner's guide to understanding the beauty of rugs and their trading value. For over 35 years, Jon has been providing his expertise in the area of fine woven handmade oriental rugs.
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Gary Zavatsky
Jul 09, 2020
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Fuzzy W.
Aug 02, 2012
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I have bought three rugs from Jon, on two separate occasions, and he makes the experience painless. There is quite an education about buying antique and oriental rugs, and Jon is a patient and knowledgeable teacher. He is located in a very reputable antique shop in Pasadena, and he is one of the few people I would trust to buy a specialty rug.
One of the antique rugs I wanted needed repair, and he was reasonable with his price, and had it ready just when he said it would. The repair work was magnificent. He will help you find a quality rug in your price range without you getting the feeling you
One of the antique rugs I wanted needed repair, and he was reasonable with his price, and had it ready just when he said it would. The repair work was magnificent. He will help you find a quality rug in your price range without you getting the feeling you
Dee L.
Feb 16, 2012
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Jon is an amazing man with a vast knowledge of rugs and killims. When my boyfriend and I came to him (by recommendation) we were skeptical. We'd been to a lot of rug salesman and as you can guess, they are usually dishonest, artificial con men. Jon Erin is the exact OPPOSITE. He was patient; folding all the rugs over that we needed to see and laying them out for us (dozens of rugs! They are heavy!)
Anyway, my boyfriend and I were trying to find at least three nice rugs for our new home, under a couple thousand. Jon gave us an amazing deal for three small rugs and two large ones. Over the
Anyway, my boyfriend and I were trying to find at least three nice rugs for our new home, under a couple thousand. Jon gave us an amazing deal for three small rugs and two large ones. Over the
