Singapore has become an important market for exceptional antique Oriental rugs, with strong demand from private collectors, interior designers, and design-led homes across the city-state.
Nazmiyal Collection has served Singapore collectors, interior designers, and private buyers for years, shipping from our New York gallery with full international documentation, insurance, and a 72-hour in-home approval policy.
Many of the pieces most sought after by Singapore buyers — refined Persian rugs, decorative Oushaks, Scandinavian weavings, Moroccan pieces, and select vintage and modern designs — are well represented in Nazmiyal’s collection of over 4,000 antique, vintage, and modern rugs.
Barron’s: “Nazmiyal has been trading since 1980 and holds one of the world’s largest collections of antique rugs.”
Singapore’s Historic Connection to the Rug Trade
Southeast Asia, Chinese, Indian, Middle Eastern, and European influences have long intersected through the luxury rug trade. In more recent times, Singapore has become a major hub for it. Eventually, Persian and Oriental rugs became a natural fit for Singapore interiors. Antique rugs brought warmth, craftsmanship, and cultural depth to spaces shaped by both heritage architecture and modern urban design.
That appreciation continues today across Singapore’s varied interiors. Antique rugs are valued not just as decorative floor coverings, but as pieces that help anchor interiors. This is true for Orchard Road condominiums, Bukit Timah landed homes, Sentosa Cove waterfront residences, or conservation shophouses. Rugs aid in softening hard architectural finishes and adding permanence, texture, and visual richness.
Nazmiyal’s Commitment to Singapore Buyers
Nazmiyal Collection has one of the largest selections of vintage and antique rugs in the world. We have worked with Singapore private clients, collectors, dealers, and interior designers who want access to exceptional handmade rugs from a broader and more varied inventory than they can usually see locally.
Singapore clients have reached out from Orchard, Bukit Timah, Nassim, Holland Village, Sentosa Cove, and beyond. We make our inventory accessible through detailed photography, accurate measurements, condition reporting, and direct consultation so international clients can shop from home with clarity and confidence. For broader international information, visit our Worldwide Hub.
The appetite for exceptional rugs in Singapore remains strong, especially for pieces that fit architecture, natural light, room scale, and the practical rhythm of daily life. Browse our selection of one-of-a-kind handmade weavings.
What Singapore Buyers Are Looking For
Singapore buyers value the inherent cultural and historical richness carried in a piece. The city is a multicultural hub where buyers seek out pieces that can blend styles and influences. Traditional cultural designs from foreign weavers make for exciting additions to the home, bringing new shapes, tones, and knot-styles. The authenticity behind an antique rug’s history is further amplified through the hand-made quality and natural material construction.
Traditional Persian designs of brilliant medallions as well as the allover geometric motifs in Turkish Oushak rugs are in high demand to those looking to expand their collections. Moroccan tribal patternings and select vintage and modern weavings can also elevate Singaporean spaces.
Shipping to Singapore, GST, Duties, and 72-Hour In-Home Approval
Contact our team and request a shipping quote for delivery to Singapore. International shipping and insurance are quoted based on size, value, and delivery requirements.
Once your rug arrives, you have up to 72 hours for in-home approval. If it is not the right fit, you may return it for a full refund in accordance with our return policy. Return shipping from Singapore is typically the customer’s responsibility unless otherwise stated in writing.
GST, duties, and landed cost expectations
Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), any applicable import duties, and carrier or customs processing fees are separate from the rug price and shipping charges unless explicitly stated on your invoice.
GST may be collected either by the overseas supplier or during Customs clearance, depending on the shipment value and how the goods are imported. We ship fully insured and provide standard export documentation for customs clearance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nazmiyal ship to Singapore?
Yes. Nazmiyal ships internationally to clients throughout Singapore and provides standard export documentation for customs clearance.
How are customs handled?
International shipping and insurance are quoted based on size, value, and delivery requirements. We provide standard export documentation for customs clearance and ship fully insured from New York.
Can I visit the New York showroom if I am traveling?
Yes. Singapore clients visiting New York are welcome to contact us and arrange a showroom visit with our team.
Which parts of Singapore do you actively serve?
We advise and ship to clients throughout Singapore, including Orchard, Bukit Timah, Nassim, Holland Village, Sentosa Cove, and beyond.
What types of antique rugs suit Singapore interiors?
Refined Persian rugs, softly toned Oushaks, Scandinavian weavings, Moroccan pieces, and select vintage rugs often work especially well in Singapore homes where strong light, humidity, and a balance of openness and softness all matter.
How should Singapore buyers think about style and placement?
Start with architecture, natural light, room scale, and how the home is actually lived in. In Singapore, the right rug usually needs enough warmth, proportion, and material presence to anchor the room without making a bright interior feel heavy.
Can Nazmiyal help me choose the right rug remotely?
Yes. We work with Singapore clients through detailed photography, accurate measurements, condition reporting, and direct consultation so you can evaluate options clearly from home.
What is the 72-hour in-home approval policy?
Once your rug arrives in Singapore, you have up to 72 hours to evaluate it in your space. If it is not the right fit, you may return it for a full refund in accordance with our return policy. Return shipping from Singapore is typically the customer’s responsibility unless otherwise agreed in writing.