Bunyaad Rugs brings 300-400 of their high quality, fairly traded, hand knotted rugs to our community from the Main Rug Gallery at Ten Thousand Villages, Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Feel the different textures and marvel at the unique designs of our collection of fairly traded Oriental rugs. It’s an event not to miss as these hand knotted, oriental rugs represent a win-win situation for all; high quality, fairly priced products for the consumer and fair-paying, consistent jobs for artisans. For information about Hand knotted Oriental rugs check out the rug room website at rugs.tenthousandvillages.com


If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”                                                             Mother Teresa

At Ten Thousand Villages Oriental Rugs we are not only in the business of selling fair trade carpets. We also want our customers to learn about the culture, geography and people of Pakistan. Knowledge and learning are intrinsic to the respect and understanding that fair trade espouses. The following links will provide a small glimpse into the complex society that is Pakistan. Links & Resources

When you purchase a rug through Ten Thousand Villages, you not only acquire a beautiful piece of functional art, you also support lives, culture and education. For more Info:

The People Behind the Rugs

Empowering Women

Supporting Schools

Pakistan Earthquake Relief

Pakistan Flooding Relief

Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be

called Children of God....