Household Goods

Furniture, appliances, kitchenware, carpets and curtains — which streets and stores specialise in what.

Furniture

Similar shops cluster within specific areas. Kalhori Street is renowned for its furniture stores — sofas, beds, dining tables and office furniture — many offering customisable options. Kasegeran specialises in sofas. Bolej is an online furniture store recommended by students for reliability and quality, with free delivery above a certain value.

Electrical appliances

Keyvanfar Boulevard is a go-to destination for electronics and household appliances, with greater representation of foreign brands (Samsung, Bosch, LG, Daewoo) than other markets — though these are pricier. Notable Iranian brands include Snowa, Pakshoma, G Plus, Electrosteel, Pars Khazar and X-Vision.

Beware counterfeit and smuggled products, which invalidate warranties. Manufacturers must affix authenticity identifiers; you can verify an appliance by dialling *4*7777# and entering the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) printed under the barcode. Note that most appliances must be installed by an official technician to keep the warranty valid — even simple ones.

Kitchenware

Plates, cutlery, pots, pans and other essentials are available at Bazar Buzurg, Saraye Irani and the Home Goods Store on Jumhuri Boulevard (two floors, reasonable prices). Some families prefer bringing better-quality items from home.

Carpets

In Iran, “carpet” covers two categories: Persian rugs (farsh) and wall-to-wall fitted carpet (moket). Persian rugs are integral to Iranian culture and craftsmanship, prized for their intricate designs and skilled labour. Find them in traditional bazaars (e.g. Teemche in Bazaar Buzurg) and modern showrooms like Talaelo Jamil and Saraye Irani, which also sell pooshtis (traditional floor cushions). Moket comes in various colours and thicknesses, is much cheaper than Persian rugs, and is best bought from local carpet shops or larger stores.

Curtains

Curtains are a key element of Iranian interior design. Raeis Karami Street (20 Metri Zaad) has a concentration of 10–15 curtain shops, and Bazar Buzurg has many sellers and specialist tailors. Ready-made curtains are uncommon, so bring measurements of your windows and ceiling height for accurate quotes.