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Mission Statement For three generations we have been
Joe Alexanian has over thirty years of personal experience and the benefit of three generations of family expertise in all facets of rug and blanket care: restorative cleaning; the safe removal of color run; complete restoration; moth protection; padding; display systems. Preserve your investment. |
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Services/PricingWashingComplete soap and water washing done by hand to remove soil, staining agents and infestations. Cost varies depending on degree of soiling, extent and depth of stains. US$6.00 per sq/ft and up. Click here to return to the main menu. Color Run RemovalA hand-driven technique to remove color run only where it exists, not disturbing original color in other areas. Depth of color run, extent of the run and intricacy of design are considerations in determining charges. Combined with washing US$15.00 per sq/ft and up. Click here to return to the main menu. RestorationReweaving of Navajo rugs and blankets, Oriental rugs and kilims. Yarns spun and dyed to match original. Hourly rates:
Click here to return to the main menu. Hanging SystemsAll of our hanging systems are sewn around the warping (the foundation) of the textile to prevent sagging, the natural result of the pull of gravity. The system is also sewn just below the edge and is not visible, thereby not obscuring the textile in any way, nor is it visible to the viewer.
Click here to return to the main menu. Moth ProtectionWe apply a water soluble spray that provides protection against infestation for two years from the date of application or until the textile is washed again, whichever comes first. The spray is undetectable to humans and cannot be felt, seen or smelled. 50 cents per sq/foot. US$20.00 minimum. Click here to return to the main menu. PaddingWe are proud to offer Jade padding, guaranteed by the manufacturer not to disintegrate and stick to the rug or flooring. This padding is exclusively for use on hard surface flooring and comes in a variety of thicknesses. US$3.25 per sq/foot and up. Click here to return to the main menu. AppraisalsA thorough examination of the textile, including dyes used, area of origin, condition information, age and retail replacement value is provided at a charge of US$50.00 per rug. Click here to return to the main menu. Damage Evaluation for InsuranceWhen loss is suffered through damage done by fire, smoke or water, we provide a cost quotation for restoration. US$50.00 per rug. Click here to return to the main menu. Buying and SellingWe are very active in the marketplace, carrying an extensive collection of Navajo rugs and blankets. Our inventory focuses primarily on pre-1950 rugs. We also locate items for sale through other dealers, looking for that sometimes hard-to-find rug or blanket. Click here to return to the main menu. Shipping/Payment and Completion TimesOur clients ship to us, using United Parcel Service, the U.S. Post Office and Federal Express. We use FedEx for return shipping. When you ship to us, we ask that you include a note with your name, street address and a phone number where you can be reached during business hours, Monday through Friday. We will call you within two business days of receiving your package to let you know exactly the cost of the work you are interested in and to share any other observations we might make about your rug(s). You will be billed at the completion of the work and upon receipt of your check, your shipment will be sent. Sorry, but we do not accept credit cards at this time. Cleaning can generally be completed within four weeks of receiving your approval. Restoration is done following the cleaning and will add to the total time required based upon the nature and extent of the damage. An exact date for completion of all work is provided once your instructions are received. Click here to return to the main menu. |
Complete and Professional Navajo Rug Washing and Restoration All washing is done by hand. |
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