I have been doing business with Carpets of the Inner Circle since the early 1990s when the were located in Jackson Square, San Francisco. The business was then operated by Roger Cavanna. With Rogers passing a few years ago, the firm is now located in San Anselmo and is in the very capable hands of his son, Conroy Cavanna. Like his father, Conroy has an expert eye for both decorative antique carpets and collectible tribal and village pieces. Their inventory is very well edited, and I never fail to spot something I would love to own. They also have a selection of new vegetable dyed carpets in antique designs that were commissioned by Conroy and his father from weavers in Iran in the early 2000s. Really beautiful carpets. Conroy personally does hand washing and can arrange any repair or restoration your carpets may need. Very highly recommended.

COTIC is a family business that has been in existence for over 30 years. It was started by Roger Cavanna and is now under the ownership of son Conroy. I have been a customer for many years and have been struck by the honesty, attention to detail, the vast knowledge about Persian carpets, and the integrity of this business. One is treated with kindness and enthusiasm as soon as one enters the premises. Purchasing a rug from COTIC is definitely making an investment and every care is given to help the customer make the right decision and to come up with a price that is fair.