Do You Know Who Really is Cleaning Your Oriental Rugs?

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Antique Kerman Rug Before and After Photo

Trust the care and repair of your Rugs to the Experts at Nejad Rugs

The purchase an Oriental Rug is an investment that will last your family for generations if properly cared for. One of the most important things you can do to ensure the longevity of your rugs is to have them professionally cleaned once every five years.

For almost thirty years, Nejad Gallery has been the most trusted Oriental and Persian Rug cleaning and repair company in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Lehigh Valley, Mercer
County and Philadelphia. Most importantly, we do not send rugs out to be washed by anyone else. The majority of rug cleaning companies use industrial machinery that generically processes each rug in the same way. Because handmade rugs vary greatly, each rug needs to be carefully inspected and hand washed based on age, weave, wool and dyes. It is impossible to perform this level of care any other way.

When you choose Nejad Gallery to clean your Oriental rugs, you can be sure that your rugs will be expertly cleaned in our own facilities by our highly trained and experienced
staff. As designers and manufactures of handmade rugs, we understand exactly the amount of work it took to create and weave each rug and the wool and dyes used, therefore we
take the time and effort to ensure that the very highest level of service is performed for you rugs.

For more information please click on our Youtube Video or call 215-348-1255.


Bucks County Oriental Rug Cleaning, Wash, Repair, Restoration – Doylestown, PA

Sotheby’s Sets New Record High, Persian Rug Sells at $33.7 Million

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Clark Sickle-Leaf Antique Persian Carpet

We have been seeing a considerable increase in the demand for high quality antique Persian Rugs over the past two years. This market is dominated by very exclusive high-end professional interior designers and architects in addition to serious rug collectors.

Yesterday’s Sotheby’s record setting sale of the Clark Sickle-Leaf Carpet at $33.7 million dollars, more than triple the previous rug auction record set in April 2010
by Christie’s for $9.6 million dollars, is a good indicator of how hot this market is getting.

In our Nejad Gallery in Doylestown, PA on our second floor we have what a renowned New York interior designer called a “jewel box” of fantastic antique Persian, Caucasian,
Turkish, Indian, and Chinese oriental rugs. This collection has been meticulously accumulated over the past three decades and represents our family’s commitment and passion
for magnificent rare Oriental Rugs.

As with all fine art and antiques, it is especially important that you work with the most respected and reputable rug dealer. It can take a lifetime of study and experience to be able to distinguish rare finds from the rest. The acquisition of the “right” antique oriental rugs can enrich your living space as well be a wonderful investment.

Happy Rug Shopping!

Nejad Gallery’s Great View of Marker Dedication Ceremony for Doylestown Lenape Native Americans

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Main and State Street in Doylestown

It was an amazing treat to have such a great view of the Doylestown Historical Society’s dedication ceremony of a historical marker at State and Main Street.  The marker was set in place to honor The Lenape Native Americans important role in Doylestown’s history.

Native Americans from the Delaware Valley and elsewhere were dressed in magnificent traditional costumes in vibrant bright colors that showed off beautifully in the afternoon sunlight. Many families lined the streets to enjoy the dedication that was highlighted with a spirited performance of traditional dance and music.

The importance of our Native Americans’ history and current crcumstances has always been one of my great interests.  While travelling in New Mexico we were fortunate to have the opportunity to visit reservations and view their rich heritage of hand-woven textiles and pottery. Nejad Gallery has also proudly supported the ANA Americans for Native Americans nonprofit organization that raises money for humanitarian efforts in the Southwest, started by the late attorney Bill Eastburn and his wife Connie.

When Cleaning Silk Rugs – Expert Care is Needed

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Hand woven 100% silk Oriental Rugs from Iran, Turkey, China, India and Pakistan have been prized for centuries throughout the world for their spectacular radiant beauty, intricately woven patterns and magnificent range of colors. If you are lucky enough to own such a splendid piece of art, at some point you will need to have your silk rug professionally cleaned and choosing the right Oriental Rug cleaning company makes all the difference.

Because of the delicate nature of silk fibers, Persian Silk Ghoum rugs,
Turkish Silk Hereke rugs, Chinese Sino Silk Ghoum rugs and India Silk Kashmir rugs all need high level expert knowledge in the very special care to properly hand wash these hand woven treasures.  The cleaning techniques and solutions used for silk rugs are different and more involved than the cleaning process for wool oriental rugs.   If done correctly, a properly cleaned silk oriental rug look as vibrant and lustrous as when it was first woven. 

Unfortunately many Oriental Rug cleaning companies do not have the knowledge or facilities to correctly clean 100% silk Oriental Rugs.  Below is a photo of one such example.  This ruined Turkish Silk Hereke rug was brought to me last week by a Montgomery County client. The rug was permanently damaged by a rug cleaning company and I was engaged for my appraising service to assist with the clients’ insurance claim.  Unfortunately over the years I have seen too many beautiful silk rugs ruined by inexperienced or ill equipped Oriental Rug cleaning companies.

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For over 28 years, Nejad Gallery at 1 North Main Street in Doylestown Bucks County PA has provided the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas with the slow, labor intensive, meticulous, oriental rug hand washing process needed to ensure that your silk oriental rugs will be returned to you in the best possible condition.  Please view our Oriental Rug Cleaning video on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_eLUX4Mao and call (215) 348-1255 for all of your Oriental Rug needs.

Ali R. Nejad, President & CEO

 

“Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground.”
 – Rumi    Thirteenth Century Persian Poet

Bold Patterns are Best Left for Oriental Rugs

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Designing a room can very easily go wrong when the investment in an expensively upholstered sofa with a strong fabric pattern derails all other design choices. This is a scenario I have encountered too many times too count. 

What originally looked great in a fabric book or on the furniture store’s display sofa can become a nightmare when trying to choose a complimentary Oriental Rug.  The odd color in a chintz or the bold design in a large floral pattern can significantly limit your choices for a suitable rug without incurring the costs of a custom made rug.

As a rule of thumb, I advise clients whenever possible to first purchase their Oriental Rug and then use the colors of the rug as a guide for their fabric selections for furniture, window treatments and wall coverings.  My professional preference is to use fabrics on large furniture pieces that have wonderful texture but are monochromatic or simple tone on tone designs.  Rich chenilles, damasks, velvets, mohair, leathers and suedes are my choices for sofas and sectionals.

A plain neutral sofa, a gorgeous Oriental Rug and complementary “pops” of design and color from upholstered side chairs and ottomans and accessories such as throws, pillows, table cloths, valances and art work make a well designed room.

Happy Rug Shopping!

Storm Sandy & Water Damaged Oriental Rugs

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The Northeast Coast and especially our communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York have sustained heavy damage from Storm Sandy. My family’s homes, as with many of our neighbors and clients, are still without electricity and have been dealing with relocation issues, logistical problems and storm damaged property.  All of this pales in comparison to those who lost loved ones and our hearts and prayers go out to each and every one.

As trying as the past few days have been, it is always important to remember that our health and well being are what is most important.  Everything else can be repaired or replaced. 

At Nejad Gallery we have been diligently working long hours assisting our clients with their water damaged oriental rugs. Prolonged exposure to water can cause your oriental rugs to color bleed, stain, mold or rot. Time is extremely important when dealing with wet rugs. The sooner you drop off your rugs or have us pick them up and we get them back to our expert wash facility for treatment and cleaning, the less likely damage will occur.  Mitigating your loss will also bode well with your insurance company.

We are also there to help make the process of submitting insurance claims go as smoothly as possible.  We document the condition of the rugs as they are brought in and can supply current market replacement values if needed.  We have extensive experience of almost three decades working with insurance adjusters and insurance companies nationwide.  Nejad Gallery is relied upon as an expert Oriental Rug Cleaning & Restoration Company & Appraiser by most of the leading insurance
companies including Chubb, State Farm, Travelers, Erie, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, Allied, Hartford and Farmers to name a few.

Please call 215-348-1255 – we are here to assist you with all your Oriental Rug needs.

Down Sizing & Oriental Rugs

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What to do with too large or too many oriental rugs when downsizing to a smaller residence can be a bit of a decorating dilemma.

Recently I have been working with clients in Philadelphia, New York, and Princeton, NJ, all of whom have beautiful sizable oriental rugs and are moving from large single family homes into smaller retirement communities.  The decision as to what to take, give to family members, sell or donate can be very challenging. 

My first task is to identify the oriental rugs the client absolutely loves and prefers not to part with.  If at all possible I will incorporate these rugs into the new home as floor coverings, wall art or even bed covers (if the weight and texture permits).  If we cannot place a rug, I will recommend trading it in for a similar rug from the same country of origin with similar design and colors but in the appropriate smaller size. If I do not have a particular rug, being a member of the exclusive Oriental Rug Importers Association allows me access to enormous inventories across the country and overseas. Over the many years, I was able to find many clients the perfect Oriental rug.

Even treasured rugs that may seem too worn or damaged can be easily repurposed into ottoman covers, pillows or even framed wall art.  For one client from New Hope, Pa, I cut and hand binded a beautiful old but damaged Persian Ghasghie kilim into a stunning one of a kind long table runner.  For another client in Newtown, Pa I used the borders of a damaged antique Persian Kashan rug as trim for gorgeous drapery panels.  I find many of my clients get great satisfaction and enjoyment from innovating new uses for what they may have otherwise thrown away.

As for the rugs that are not favorites or cannot be placed, I encourage clients to trade in these rugs towards an Oriental rug in the finest quality afforded and make this piece a very special addition to their new home and new life.

Happy Rug Shopping!

Insurance Appraisals & Oriental Rugs

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Your Oriental Rugs are valuable assets for your family and having the proper written appraisals for your portfolio is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your investment. Whether your Oriental Rugs were handed down from your family or purchased years ago, it is highly advised that you to have your rugs appraised every ten years.

All along the East Coast, we have seen a dramatic increase of insurance claims for home owners with oriental rugs, mostly from weather related water damage. The process for the home owner can go much more smoothly if all of the paperwork is already in place. Current appraisals also provide a more accurate assessment of the insurance coverage needed.

Most of the leading insurance companies have come to rely on Nejad Gallery as the expert Oriental Rug Appraiser in the Bucks County,  Philadelphia and New Jersey areas. Chubb, State Farm, Travelers, Erie, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, Allied, Hartford and Farmers are just a few of the insurance companies with whom we regularly provide our appraisal services.

In addition to obtaining written appraisals, I recommend to my clients to take photos of all of their insured items and to video tape their home, room by room. An Excel spreadsheet listing each item with the purchase date and price helps keep a detailed catalog of your insured valuables. Scanning appraisals and receipts adds to your proof of purchase and helps the insurance company correctly ascertain replacement values. Keeping an updated offsite back up copy is another safety measure.

Being prepared for unforeseen events takes a bit of effort but the peace of mind and well being for you and your family is definitely worth the undertaking. Please call 215-348-1255, we will be happy to assist you with all your Oriental Rug Appraisal needs.

Cleaning Oriental Rugs with Pet Stains

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Oriental Rugs are beautiful works of art for your home and family providing many years of enjoyment and pride. In addition, Oriental Rugs often represent sound investments that can be passed down from one generation to the next.

However, if you own Oriental Rugs and have a cat or dog, you most likely have experienced at one time or another the “Oh No” pet stain accident. As bad as the initial discovery is, don’t worry because Nejad Gallery’s expert Oriental Rug cleaning staff in Doylestown, Bucks County has developed the most successful eight step process for removing both stains and odor. Our thirty years of experience working with various wool and silk from around the world in our rug production has lead to our breakthroughs in rug cleaning solutions and techniques.  Even Oriental Rugs with older stains can be treated with great results.

Once pet stains are found, it is very important to get your Oriental Rugs to us as soon as possible.  Call 215-348-1255 and drop your rugs off in our Doylestown, PA location or have our drivers pick up your rugs and deliver them cleaned back to you.

Most importantly, don’t panic and don’t try to treat the stains yourself.  Over the counter carpet cleaners and homemade remedies can make our solutions less effective or even damage the wool pile or cause color runs.

What you can do is blot up as much of the urine as possible with thick absorbent paper towels and keep the wet area elevated from the floor to promote air circulation. Once the rug is removed from your home you should carefully disinfect the flooring to remove any trace scents that may encourage your pet to have a repeat accident. At this time you may also want to check your padding to see it needs replacing.

Our Oriental Rug Hand Wash and Pet Stain Treatment usually takes seven to ten days.  As designers and manufacturers of fine handmade Oriental Rugs we have a great respect, understanding and appreciation for the work involved in creating your rug and we make every effort to restore your rug to its best possible and most beautiful condition.

A Thousand Shades of Grey … and Blue … and Yellow

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When designing a space, one of the first and most important decisions you will make is the selection of your color palette. Once chosen, these colors should be repeated in their various shades throughout the room in rugs, upholstery, window treatments, wall coverings, paints and accessories such as throw pillows, lamp shades and matting on art work. This repetition of color is fundamental to creating a beautiful, well balanced room resembling the professionally styled interiors you find in national decorating magazines and television shows.

To help you with your palette, I recommend using a “generator” to provide inspiration and guidance with your color selections. The generator can be a focal point piece of art or a treasured antique, but if you have decided to incorporate an oriental rug in the space, your rug is the perfect place to start. This is another reason why I always advise purchasing your oriental rug first.

Most oriental rugs have a dominant color in the field and a secondary color in the border. The accent colors in the corner spandrels, medallion and design motifs may or may not impact your color selections and will usually depend upon the percentage of a particular color used in the overall rug design.

Once you have your generator, you can easily make a color chart matching the colors in your oriental rug or any other item with paint chips easily found at home improvement centers.  This convenient color chart is an extremely useful tool for your design decisions such as shopping for furniture or fabrics. 

By using the same shades of color, you can also vary the texture of the materials incorporated in your room. I am particularly fond of textured grass wallpapers and faux paint techniques such as Venetian Plaster. The light play on large surfaces adds richness and depth, subtle changing throughout the day. Even monochromatically designed rooms benefit from shade and texture variations. 

Whatever your color preferences, there are hundreds if not millions of shades from which to choose. Color is often the most significant element in a room with the ability to elicit joyful and calming emotions. When designing your home, I hope you find your shades of happiness.
Happy Rug Shopping!