SAMAD GmbH

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the carpet trade and discover the rich history of Speicherstadt. As part of the Night of Speicherstadt, we are opening our doors and inviting you on an exciting journey through the past and present of the Oriental carpet trade.Learn how Speicherstadt became an important trading centre for high-quality Oriental carpets over many decades and the role it still plays in the international carpet trade today. Using selected carpets, we will tell you about their origins, traditional knotting techniques, the materials used and the cultural background of their production.Look forward to interesting insights, historical stories and the opportunity to view extraordinary carpets up close. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and provide insight into the art and quality of hand-knotted carpets.We look forward to welcoming you to our warehouse and experiencing a piece of Speicherstadt’s living history together.

For over 40 years, we at SAMAD have been dealing in Oriental rugs in the Speicherstadt. On the occasion of the Night of the Speicherstadt, we now invite you to an exclusive Rug Consultation.Visitors may – if possible – bring their own rug. Alternatively, you could also bring several meaningful pictures.We will explain:Origin Age Material Knotting technique Quality Condition Value of the rug Important: this is not a binding appraisal, but rather a cultural-historical or professional assessment.Even without a rug, we look forward to welcoming you to our showroom for our ongoing event:  Experience the History of the Rug Trade in the Speicherstadt