Antique · Heirloom · Estate Rugs · Chicago
Antique Rug Restoration Chicago — Museum Conservation Standards for Your Home
Ghorban Ahmadi trained for nearly a decade under conservators whose work served the Louvre, British Museum, and State Hermitage. The same standard, now for your collection.
Describe your rug — Bobby responds within 2 hours
No obligation. Free insured pickup included.
- 5.0★Google · 79+ reviews
- MuseumTrained conservator
- IICRCCertified & insured
The rarest credential in rug conservation.
Most rug cleaners learned their trade from other rug cleaners. Ghorban Ahmadi learned his from museum conservation.
For nearly a decade he trained under conservators whose work served three of the world’s most significant textile collections — the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum in London, and the State Hermitage in Saint Petersburg.
The standard those institutions apply to their textile collections is the standard we apply to every rug in our Skokie workshop.
Full conservation treatment for antique and heirloom pieces
- Pile reweaving and reconstruction
- Foundation repair and restabilisation
- Colour correction and sun-fade treatment
- Moth damage treatment and repair
- Fringe reconstruction
- Full hand washing and conditioning
Every restoration begins with a full condition assessment. Bobby documents the piece before any treatment begins.
RICA-certified appraisal available
Many antique rugs that come in for restoration are also candidates for a formal written appraisal — for insurance, estate, or pre-sale purposes.
Bobby Ahmadi is one of a small number of RICA-certified rug appraisers in the United States. His appraisals are accepted by Illinois courts, the IRS, and all major insurance carriers.
Heirloom rugs brought back from beyond repair
- ★★★★★
“My oriental rugs were sitting in flood water for over a week. Ahmadi Rug did such a wonderful job, I decided to bring them my damaged rugs from my Florida home — one had extensive moth damage. The Ahmadi family worked to restore a rug that had very high sentimental value to me.”
Google ReviewerChicago - ★★★★★
“Wonderful! My handmade rug was restored and cleaned beautifully after having been on my floor for over 20 years with pets. The sides had been damaged from cats and the fringe was uneven. I had almost considered it beyond repair and was so surprised when it was rolled out in front of me.”
Deborah KraakChicago - ★★★★★
“Bobby and his crew are fabulous! Pick up, deliver, repair a damaged area of the wool, clean — all with a smile. So refreshing to do business the old fashioned way of care, high quality and trust.”
Linda LarkinWilmette
From first photo to restored rug
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Send photos
Photograph your rug. Bobby returns an honest assessment within 2 hours during workshop hours.
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Condition inspection
An in-person inspection with full photographic documentation of the piece as received.
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Written proposal
A restoration proposal with firm price and clear scope — no work begins until you approve it.
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Conservation treatment
Treatment carried out by hand in our Skokie workshop to museum conservation standards.
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Documentation & delivery
Final condition documentation, then free insured delivery back to your door.
Send us photos of your rug.
Bobby Ahmadi responds personally to every inquiry within 2 hours. No obligation. Just an honest assessment of what your rug needs.