Rug questions? We’re still here to help.
We no longer clean or repair rugs, but we’re glad to share what four generations have learned. Email us a few photos and your question.
Advice from people who’ve handled rugs for a century
What is my rug?
Hand-knotted or machine-made? Wool or synthetic? We can often tell you about a rug’s construction, likely region and approximate age from good photos.
Is it worth restoring?
Worn fringe, holes, moth damage or faded areas — we’ll give you an honest opinion on whether repair makes sense for your rug.
Care & cleaning advice
What’s safe for your rug, what to avoid, how often it should be professionally hand-washed and what to ask any cleaner before you hand it over.
Emergencies
Flood, pet accident or a spill that won’t come out? Quick guidance on what to do right now to limit permanent damage.
Buying advice
Thinking about buying an Oriental rug? We’ll share what to look for, what questions to ask and the warning signs we’ve learned to spot.
Rug pads
The right pad protects your rug and floor and keeps it from slipping. We can help you choose the right type for your rug and surface.
Three simple steps
Take a few photos
The full front, the full back, a close-up of the back, the fringe and any damaged areas — in good natural light.
Email us
Send the photos to tulanianrugs@gmail.com with the rug’s size and your question. Anything you know about its history helps too.
We’ll reply
We’ll get back to you with our thoughts and, if needed, suggest next steps.
What to include in your email
Front
The whole rug, laid flat, shot from above if possible.
Back
Flip a corner — the back tells us most about how it was made.
Size
Length and width, not including the fringe.
History
Where it came from, how old you think it is, any past cleaning or repair.
Send us your rug question.
Email is the best way to reach us. Please include photos and the rug’s size.