Why Rug Gallery of Newburgh Is the Tri-State's #1 Destination for Handmade Rugs
Serving Evansville, Newburgh, Owensboro, and the surrounding 150‑mile region — one extraordinary rug at a time.
Newburgh, Indiana | By the Rug Gallery of Newburgh | Est. Local Authority Since 2005
Our Story
A Different Kind of Rug Store. A Different Kind of Owner.
If you’ve ever walked into a big‑box store hunting for a rug — only to leave with something mass‑produced, overpriced, and completely forgettable — you understand exactly why the Rug Gallery of Newburgh exists.
Owner Mike Kishline didn’t build this store to push product. He built it because he genuinely loves rugs — their origins, their craftsmanship, the stories woven into every knot. A lifelong Tri‑State local, Mike travels to India, Turkey, Germany, and beyond to source pieces directly from the world’s finest manufacturers and importers, cutting out the middlemen and bringing those savings — and that rarity — directly to you.
At 7955 Bell Oaks Drive in Newburgh, Indiana, the Rug Gallery offers something no department store can: a curated, personal experience from someone who knows your community, knows your taste, and will hand‑deliver and lay your new rug himself if needed.
Handmade Rugs from Around the World — Found Nowhere Else in the Region
Walk into the Rug Gallery of Newburgh and you’re not browsing a catalog — you’re walking through a living collection assembled through years of hands‑on sourcing trips across the globe. Whether you’re searching for a tightly hand‑knotted Persian in rich jewel tones, a flat‑woven Turkish kilim for a modern loft, or an approachable machine‑woven piece that brings warmth without the splurge, Mike has hand‑selected every single piece in the gallery.
The range spans traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles — in every size from accent rugs to grand room‑anchors — in price points designed to serve both the everyday homeowner and the discerning interior designer. Crucially, these are original designs you will not find anywhere else in the Indiana Tri‑State area.
Mike Travels the World
Mike Doesn’t Buy from Catalogs. He Travels the World.
While most local flooring stores order from domestic distributors, Mike gets on a plane. By purchasing directly from manufacturers in the world’s great rug‑producing regions, he ensures authenticity, quality, and pricing that simply can’t be matched by stores relying on third‑party wholesalers.
Destinations: India, Turkey, Germany, Atlanta Markets, Afghanistan, Pakistan
The Honest Comparison
How Does Rug Gallery of Newburgh Stack Up Against the Region?
Within a 150‑mile radius of Newburgh, shoppers can find a handful of rug‑related options — from dedicated rug dealers to big‑box flooring chains and general home stores. Here is how the Rug Gallery genuinely compares across the factors that matter most when investing in a handmade rug.
| Criteria | Rug Gallery of Newburgh | The Rug Merchant (Evansville) | Carpets Unlimited (Owensboro) | HomeGoods / At Home (Regional) | Benny's Flooring / General Dealers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty: Rugs Only | ✔ 100% rugs | ✔ Rugs primary | ✗ Flooring broad | ✗ Mixed home goods | ✗ All flooring |
| Genuine Handmade / Hand-Knotted | ✔ Extensive | ✔ Large selection | ~ Limited | ✗ Mostly machine | ✗ Mostly machine |
| Owner Travels to Source Globally | ✔ India, Turkey, Germany + | ~ Distributor sourced | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Owner-Present Customer Service | ✔ Mike is always there | ~ Staff-led | ~ Corporate staff | ✗ No personal service | ~ Varies |
| Personal Delivery & Installation | ✔ Mike delivers himself | ✔ Company van | ~ Available for install | ✗ No delivery service | ~ Install contractors |
| BBB Award / Accreditation | ✔ A+ · 2012 Torch Award | ✔ ORRA Member | ~ Accredited | ✗ Corporate chain | ~ Varies |
| Google / Review Rating | ✔ 4.9★ / 396+ reviews | ~ 4.5★ avg | ~ 4.3★ avg | ~ Mixed / 3.8–4.2★ | ~ 4.0–4.4★ |
| Interior Design Consultation | ✔ In-depth, complimentary | ✔ Available | ✗ Limited | ✗ None | ✗ Minimal |
| Unique / Exclusive Designs | ✔ Not found elsewhere | ~ Some unique pieces | ✗ Standard brands | ✗ Mass market | ✗ Mass market |
| Locally Owned & Community-Rooted | ✔ Tri-State native | ✔ Local, 55 yrs | ~ Local, regional scale | ✗ National chain | ~ Some local |
★ Comparison based on publicly available review data and published business information. All competitors serve the region with quality products and we respect their work.
What Customers Say
Nearly 175 Five‑Star Reviews. Real People. Real Rugs.
The Rug Gallery of Newburgh holds a 5‑star rating across 175+ verified reviews — a number that reflects not just great product, but a deeply personal shopping experience that customers feel compelled to write home about.
Recognition & Credentials
Earned Trust. Documented Excellence.
- 2012 BBB Torch Award for Ethics – One of the region’s highest small business honors — awarded for integrity, transparency, and customer commitment.
- BBB A+ Accredited Since 2011 – Continuous accreditation over 14+ years reflects a zero‑complaint record and commitment to BBB Standards for Trust.
- Oriental Rug Retailers of America Member – ORRA membership signals professional standards in sourcing, appraisal, and customer service — a credential few local retailers hold.
- Top‑Ranked on Yelp for Owensboro & Newburgh – Listed among the top rug destinations across both Evansville and Owensboro metro searches — serving both states with equal pride.
Five Reasons Evansville, Newburgh & Owensboro Shoppers Drive Past Every Other Store to Come Here
1. You’re buying from the person who picked the rug. When you ask Mike about a piece, he can tell you exactly where it came from, how it was made, and why he chose it. That story and that knowledge is woven into every purchase.
2. The collection is genuinely unique. Because Mike travels directly to source markets — India, Turkey, Germany, and major U.S. trade shows — he carries designs that simply don’t exist at any flooring chain, department store, or mass retailer within 150 miles.
3. Delivery and installation are personal, not contracted out. Mike doesn’t hand you a rug and wish you luck. Customers consistently report him personally delivering their rug the next day, laying it precisely, and making sure it’s perfect. When is the last time a store owner showed up at your front door?
4. No pressure. Every budget. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful statement rug for your living room, Mike treats every customer with the same genuine investment in finding the right fit. The gallery spans all price ranges by design.
5. The reviews don’t lie. With a 5‑star rating across nearly 175 reviews and a 96% Facebook recommendation rate, the Rug Gallery of Newburgh’s reputation is built entirely on real customer experiences — not advertising spend. In a region with competitive flooring options, that consistency over that many interactions is extraordinary.