Our 4,000 sq. ft. show room on Campbell Ave.
FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS
Our Story
Founded in 1978, Asian Trade Rug Company has spent almost 50 years as Southern Arizona’s trusted source for handmade rugs. Led by owner Tomas Almazan, who joined the company in 1989 and has spent his career building direct, multigenerational relationships with tribes and traders around the world. We work directly with international wholesale rug dealers to source rugs.
Today, Asian Trade Rug Company has become a full-service resource for anyone shopping for handmade rugs in Tucson. Our 4,000 square foot showroom holds thousands of quality hand-knotted rugs, including modern, vintage, and antique. Beyond sales, we’re also home to a full-time master repairman, Ali Shahinpour, who brings over 40 years of experience to cleaning and restoration work.
Owner
A local Tucsonan, Tomas Almazan joined Asian Trade in 1986 to build the business into what it is today. In 2003, Tomas shifted into the role of Operating Partner and again into the role of sole Owner in 2026.
Tomas continues to play an instrumental part in the daily activities of Asian Trade including acting as a resource and mentor to the staff, providing expert rug appraisals, and leading sales with some of our long time designers and retail clients.
Tomas is an avid cyclist and spends most mornings on the “path”, streets and hills around Southern Arizona. When he’s not riding, Tomas enjoys finding quality time with his lovely wife Gloria.
Master Repairman
With more than four decades of expertise in the rug industry, Ali Shahinpour is a master in the art of repairing and restoring handmade rugs. From treasured antiques to delicate silk marvels, Ali possesses the skill to bring these pieces back to their former glory.
Born in Iran, Ali spent over two decades leading his own Persian rug workshop. His talents as a restoration specialist have taken him across the European and Los Angeles rug markets, amassing a wealth of experience along the way. Ali’s expertise extends to antique rugs from various corners of the globe, and he possesses the remarkable ability to discern and evaluate museum-quality rugs. His reputation as a trusted authority has earned him the admiration of the most prominent figures in the handmade rug industry.
Asian Trade Rug Company is proud to have Ali as a permanent member of our team. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming at The Tucson Racquet Club, traveling with his wife, Leila, and spending time with his children, Sarah and Shahin.
Showroom Manager
Born in Flagstaff, Devin has practically grown up at Asian Trade Rug Company, joining the team in 2013 and working his way through nearly every position—from cleaning rugs in the plant to running the front counter. There’s nothing he hasn’t done and nothing he doesn’t know how to do. Today, as Showroom Manager, he oversees daily operations and sales, manages our delivery team, and keeps the showroom running seamlessly. Devin is integral to the day-to-day functioning of the business and brings a strong background in customer service and management to everything he does.
Head of Cleaning & Repair
A Tucson native, Devin joined Asian Trade Rug Company in 2021 and quickly developed a passion for rugs, immersing himself in learning about the many styles and weaving traditions. He’s often found at the front desk, overseeing repair quotes, serving as a liaison between Mr. Ali and our clientele, and assisting clients with cleaning intake and delivery scheduling.
As Head of Cleaning & Repair, Devin ensures every piece is cared for in a timely manner and keeps the lines of communication open with our clients. Devin also enjoys his role as a salesperson, helping clients find the perfect pieces for their homes.
Outside of work, he enjoys bowling in a local league, playing video games, and spending time with his family and girlfriend.
Inventory Specialist & Bookkeeper
Dominique joined Asian Trade in 2022, bringing her Alabama roots, a farming background, and a fresh perspective to the team. She quickly stood out for her precision, excelling at audits and inventory management. In 2024, she was promoted to Inventory Specialist and Bookkeeper, a role she embraced wholeheartedly.
She was instrumental in the company’s transition from paper to a fully digital filing system, a change that has allowed the team to organize, photograph, and present thousands of one-of-a-kind rugs on the website with meticulous accuracy—all while juggling the demands of bookkeeping. Her commitment to precision ensures the inventory and client accounts are as well cared for as the rugs themselves.
Deliveries
Born in Chicago and raised in Tucson, Kevin joined Asian Trade in 2024, and we’re very proud to be his first job ever.
Kevin quickly found his rhythm on the team, bringing a detail-oriented mindset and a genuine care for doing things right. You’ll most often spot Kevin riding shotgun in the Asian Trade delivery van, making sure every rug is carefully placed in its new home.
When he’s not busy sliding rugs under (and out from under) furniture, Kevin enjoys staying active and hitting the gym.
Head Delivery Driver
Born in Flagstaff and raised in Tucson, Jared brings both local roots and a sharp skillset to the team. A proud University of Arizona graduate with an MBA (Bear Down!), Jared came to ATRC with a strong background in technical and accounting knowledge.
As our Head Delivery Driver, he leads by example, combining efficiency and care to ensure every delivery runs smoothly. Customers appreciate his friendly, dependable nature, and the team counts on his upbeat energy day in and day out.
Off the clock, Jared coaches and plays volleyball, and enjoys life at home with his two dogs, Kona and Beau.
500+ Five Star Reviews
Helle B.
My most favorite rug shop of all time! Service is always courteous, professional and helpful, and promised times for completion of services (multiple rug cleanings in my case, though I aspire to buy in the future!) can be counted on. I’ve had all kinds of rugs with stains, needing general cleaning and even small repairs, and in each case the rugs came back as though they were new! I’ll be proud to put them down in my new home, and will gladly sing the praises of this delightful company!
Ronald M.
Tomas and his team are as good as it gets. Great service and a Huge inventory of beautiful carpets. We purchased a beautiful area rug from Tomas and we were very impressed by all aspects of how they do business, above and beyond is the way they operate. Service after the purchase has been more the excellent, would highly recommend the Asian Trade Rug Co as the place you need to go when you are looking for a new rug.
Jonathan H.
My wife and I have purchased three rugs here, and have had another cleaned with remarkable results. The folks here are wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about every detail of the construction and history of their products. The prices are very fair. We’ll buy there again without a doubt.
Jenny B.
We can’t say enough good things about this business. Not only did they do a great job cleaning a dhurrie rug for us, but Ali, their master carpet repair man, repaired a treasured rug for us after we thought it had been destroyed by the dry cleaners. The rug, a remnant from the old Mountain Oyster Club downtown, was torn in several places when we foolishly sent it to be dry cleaned. From now on we will only take our rugs to Asian Trade Rug Company for any cleaning or repairs.
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520-326-7828
