Photos on the walls tell tales about adventurous trips to Persia, Tibet, China and Morocco at times when navigating or communicating with smartphones was unthinkable. Thomas Michel, who leads the family business established in 1899 for the fourth generation, brought countless carpets to the Wiesbaden shop. He and his employees—some working here for more than 30 years—know each carpet in the four-storey venue from scratch and are happy to explain all the details about current trends and collectors' rarities. Teppich Michel is an impressive example of what you miss out on when online shopping.