Cleaning · Restoration · Tapestries
Cleaning & restoration of Oriental rugs
A hand-knotted rug cannot be cleaned like a fitted carpet. Discover our results in pictures, every stage of our process, how we work and how we prepare your quote.
Our work
Before and after: judge for yourself
Antique rugs and tapestries that have passed through our hands. Open a project to see every photo, from its arrival at the workshop to the final result.
Every hand-knotted or hand-woven rug
Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Chinese, Afghan…
Each origin has its own wool, its own dyes and its own way of knotting: we adapt our cleaning and restoration to every rug.
Persian rugs
Mahal, Qom, Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan, Heriz, Naïn, Kerman…
Turkish rugs
Silk Hereke, Kayseri, Anatolian rugs and kilims…
Caucasian rugs
Kazak, Chelaberd, Shirvan, Karabagh…
Afghan and Turkmen rugs
Bukhara, Khal Mohammadi, Ersari…
Chinese rugs
Antique, Peking and Art Deco rugs…
Indian and Pakistani rugs
Hand-knotted rugs in wool or silk.
Berber rugs
Beni Ourain, Azilal and other Moroccan rugs.
Kilims, silks and tapestries
Flatweaves, silk rugs, Aubusson tapestries…
The workshop on video
Craftsmanship, one gesture at a time
Reknotting the pile, rebuilding the warp, re-weaving worn areas and selvedges: everything is done by hand, with wools chosen for each rug.
Cleaning
Rug cleaning: our process, step by step
Our washing is done entirely by hand, in ten successive cycles: it takes time, but it is what cleans a rug to the very heart of its weave while preserving its colours.
Diagnosis and colour test
We identify the material (wool, silk, cotton), the origin and the condition of the rug, then carry out a dye test on every colour before it comes into contact with water.
Dusting and spot treatment
We draw out the dust and sand lodged in the knots from the back of the rug, then treat each stain individually, with a product suited to the fibre.
Soaking in seawater
The rug is soaked in seawater: the salt helps to fix the colours.
Hand brushing
It is then brushed by hand in clear water, in the direction of the pile. No machines, no harsh products.
Natural drying, laid flat
The rug dries flat in the open air for as long as it needs: drying it too quickly would damage the fibres and the colours.
Ten complete cycles
Soaking, brushing, drying: the whole process is repeated ten times to clean deep inside the weave. This is why it takes two to three months.
Moth treatment, restoration and finishing
Once clean, the rug receives a moth treatment, followed by any restoration and re-dyeing it needs. After its fringes are combed and a final inspection is carried out, it is rolled and wrapped for its return.
Restoration
Rug restoration: repairing without altering
Holes, wear, burns, moth damage, damaged fringes or selvedges: we restore in keeping with the original technique, so that the repair is as discreet as possible.
Restorations guaranteed for 10 years. If a restored area comes undone, we will redo it free of charge. Guarantee terms
- Holes and tears — full re-weaving
- Worn and bare areas — reknotting of the pile
- Moth damage — treatment, then repair
- Faded colours — re-dyeing in the original shade
- Fringes and selvedges — strengthened or remade
- Tapestries — consolidation and lining
Examination and assessment
We examine the piece, photograph every damaged area and explain what can be done — and what should not be.
Choice of materials
Wools and silks are selected and, where necessary, dyed to match the exact shade of the rug, patina included.
Strengthening the structure
Before redoing the pile, we rebuild the warp and weft: this is what ensures a sound, lasting repair.
Re-weaving knot by knot
Holes and worn areas are re-woven by hand, respecting the original knot type and knot density.
Selvedges and fringes
The selvedges (side cords) are re-overcast and the fringes strengthened or remade to stop any fraying.
Shearing and blending in
The restored pile is sheared to the same height as the rest of the rug so that the repair blends into the whole.
Holes and wear, before restoration 
Rebuilding the warp 
Re-weaving an Aubusson 
Re-dyeing by hand
How we work
From your first call to your rug's return
Everything takes place at your home, by appointment: our premises are not open to the public, which allows us to devote the workshop entirely to the rugs themselves.
Getting in touch
By phone, e-mail or the form. Describe your rug to us and send a few photos.
Free quote
We send you a detailed quote, without obligation, based on the photos and dimensions.
Appointment
Together we arrange a time to collect the rug from your home.
Collection & assessment
On site, we examine the rug with you, confirm the quote and record its condition before taking it away.
Work at the workshop
Washing and/or restoration by our craftsmen. We keep you informed, especially if the restoration holds any surprises.
Delivery
Your rug is brought back clean, rolled and protected, and put back in place if you wish.
Where do we work? Throughout France, by appointment, from our base at 10 rue de Penthièvre in the 8th arrondissement of Paris and our warehouses in Vannes, Rouen, Bordeaux and Geneva. In the Île-de-France region, we regularly visit Neuilly-sur-Seine, Versailles and Saint-Germain-en-Laye (local pages in French).
Transparency
Pricing: how we calculate your quote
Every rug is different, which is why we never charge a flat rate. Here is what we take into account.
Size
Washing is priced per square metre, measured without the fringes.
Material
Wool, silk, cotton or a blend: silk calls for more time and greater care.
Fineness
The higher the knot density, the more painstaking the work, especially for restoration.
Condition and stains
Heavy soiling, stains, odours or a moth treatment add extra steps.
Restoration time
A repair is priced according to the craftsman's time required and the materials to be dyed.
Collection
Depending on your address and the number of pieces, collection and delivery may be included or charged separately.
Washing
Priced per square metre, according to the material and the degree of soiling. Specific treatments (stain removal, moth treatment, odours) are listed separately on the quote.
Restoration
Priced after examination, according to the area to be repaired, the fineness of the rug and the craftsman's time required. We will also tell you when a restoration is not worthwhile.
Measure your rug without the fringes and include this area in your quote request.
Free quote, without obligation. It is prepared from your photos and confirmed with you at collection, once the rug has been examined. No additional work is ever carried out without your consent.
Google reviews · 4.7/5
They entrusted us with their rugs
Hugues R.
Google review · February 2026
I am astonished by the quality of the restoration carried out on my tapestry. The colours were matched with surgical precision. It is rare to find such meticulous craftsmen in France these days. The result is simply magnificent: my piece has regained its former splendour.
Gregory P.
Google review · March 2026
We had 4 rugs cleaned, they have got their original colour back + repairs, truly exceptional work, a shop I really recommend + free delivery and their kindness, thank you to the whole team
Frédérick Y.
Google review · January 2026
Many thanks to Adrien for his professionalism and his follow-up. Above all, thanks to the craftsman who took care of our antique rug. The result of the cleaning and the restoration is simply impeccable 👌. […]
Reviews translated from French.
Frequently asked questions
Cleaning & restoration: your questions
How long does a wash take?
Allow at least two to three months: the rug is soaked in seawater, brushed by hand and dried flat, and this cycle is repeated ten times to clean it to the very heart of its weave. We give you the return date when we collect it.
Could the colours of my rug run?
We test every colour before washing and adapt our method accordingly. This is one of the main advantages of washing by hand.
Can a silk rug be washed?
Yes, with a specific, gentler method decided after diagnosis. Silk is more fragile in water than wool.
Will a restoration be visible?
Our aim is for it to blend into the rug: wools dyed to the right shade, the same knot, the same density, and pile sheared to the same height.
Do I need to come to the workshop?
No, our premises are not open to the public. We collect your rug from your home and bring it back, by appointment.
Free quote
Request your quote
Give us the dimensions and describe the condition of your rug. Add two or three photos (an overall view and close-ups of any damaged areas): your quote will be all the more accurate.
- Family business since 1956
- Free quote, without obligation
- We travel throughout France, by appointment
- Restorations guaranteed for 10 years
We reply in English by e-mail and WhatsApp. Phone calls and home visits are mainly in French.