Why Kenyans are still spending Sh1 million on just a carpet

Photos of carpets on display at Persian Carpets store in Rosslyn Riviera Mall, Nairobi taken on of October 27, 2025. 

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I have a lot of colour and patterns in my rooms at home, how do I find carpets that will work with everything else I have going on? Is a Sh8,000 carpet as good as one that goes for Sh1 million? Do I go for patterned or full-blown shag?

These are the questions many Kenyans ask themselves as carpets flood the market, from luxury Persian rugs to affordable Chinese imports, all vying for buyers’ attention.

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