We evaluate every Persian, Oriental, antique, silk, wool and modern rug individually. From routine hand washing to fire or water-damage documentation, our goal is to protect the rug’s appearance, structure and value. Free pickup and delivery are available in the Houston area.
Fiber, dyes, weave, foundation, age, prior repairs and the cause of damage all affect the safest course of action. Our specialists inspect the rug before recommending cleaning, repair or conservation.
For fine Persian and Oriental rugs, aggressive chemicals or unsuitable in-home extraction can cause dye migration, texture change or structural damage. We use rug-specific methods and explain the proposed work before treatment begins.
Individualized washing for wool, silk, cotton, synthetic, antique and contemporary rugs.
Targeted evaluation for household accidents, pets, smoke, water events and other contamination.
Detailed hand repair by experienced weavers who understand structure, color and pattern continuity.
Stabilization protects vulnerable areas before damage travels farther into the rug.
Condition review and restoration planning for losses involving water, smoke, fire or emergency response.
Houston-area support plus nationwide consultation for important rugs and insurance matters.
These Oriental Rug Bazaar videos show why valuable Persian and Oriental rugs require individual inspection, careful soil removal, controlled hand washing and detailed repair rather than a generic carpet-cleaning method.
See how high-quality rugs are inspected, cleaned and handled with attention to their dyes, fibers, pile and foundation.
View additional Oriental Rug Bazaar videos about professional cleaning, detailed repair, restoration and caring for fine rugs.
Identify fibers, weave, dyes, damage and prior repairs.
Record condition and define cleaning or restoration priorities.
Perform approved washing, repair or conservation work.
Controlled drying, fringe care, grooming and detailing.
Final inspection before return or nationwide shipment.
Oriental Rug Bazaar provides professional rug appraisals for insurance companies, claims professionals, owners, families, fiduciaries, attorneys, collectors and designers. Each assignment is scoped for its intended use and may consider origin, age, construction, materials, condition, rarity, size, prior restoration, comparable sales and replacement availability.
For fire, smoke, water, accidental damage, theft or other losses, our written work can help explain whether restoration is practical and how its estimated cost compares with an appropriate replacement-cost value. We work with clients and claims professionals nationwide.
Yes. Each rug is first evaluated for fiber, dyes, construction, condition and prior repairs so an appropriate treatment can be recommended.
Many holes, tears, worn areas, ends and edges can be stabilized or rewoven. Feasibility depends on the rug’s structure, extent of loss, available color matching and the relationship between restoration cost and value.
Yes. We provide rug appraisals and damage evaluations, including replacement-cost research and comparison with restoration options, for clients and insurance professionals.
Yes. We consult nationwide. Photographs and documents can begin a preliminary review; shipping or an in-person inspection may be needed before final treatment or appraisal conclusions.
There is no single schedule for every rug. Traffic, pets, soil, environment and use matter. A specialist can inspect the rug and recommend timing without relying on a one-size-fits-all interval.
A rug’s origin, materials, structure, age and condition influence how it should be purchased, cleaned, repaired and valued. Our specialists work with city, village and tribal rugs ranging from practical decorative pieces to rare collector textiles.
Hand-knotted rugs from Iran, including Tabriz, Qum, Isfahan, Kashan, Heriz, Nain, Bidjar, Malayer and other traditions.
Rugs from Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, the Caucasus and other weaving regions, each with distinct structures and designs.
Older pieces whose age, rarity, condition, provenance, artistic quality and restoration history require specialized judgment.
Fine-pile rugs whose sheen, dense knotting, delicate fibers and dyes call for controlled handling and cleaning.
Resilient hand-knotted rugs prized for durability, warmth and color, from runners to palace-size carpets.
Turkish and Turkish-inspired rugs known for open patterns, decorative scale and soft palettes.
Pileless textiles, including kilims and soumaks, with construction-specific cleaning and repair needs.
Contemporary designs made in wool, silk, viscose and blends; actual fiber content should guide care.
Large rugs requiring specialized handling, transport, washing, drying and installation planning.
Fine rugs are textiles, not ordinary wall-to-wall carpet. Wool, silk, cotton, viscose and blended fibers respond differently to moisture, chemistry and agitation. Dye stability, foundation condition, age and earlier repairs must be considered before treatment. Professional rug cleaning begins with inspection and dry-soil removal, followed by washing and drying appropriate to the individual rug.
Repair may address a localized problem such as an unraveling edge or damaged fringe. Restoration can involve foundation reconstruction, hand reweaving, pattern matching and color matching across a larger damaged area. Conservation is often preferable for antique rugs when the goal is stabilization with minimal intervention. A responsible recommendation considers the rug’s use, significance, condition and value.
An insurance replacement-cost appraisal answers a different question from an estate, inheritance, donation or resale appraisal. The intended use should be established first. A credible evaluation describes the rug and the value conclusion’s context rather than relying on a generic price or an image-only guess.
Professional rug appraisals can help families and fiduciaries document inherited rugs, plan equitable distribution, establish collection records and support estate administration. Photographs, measurements, purchase history and provenance are helpful, but important rugs may require physical inspection.