Ellen Amirkhan is president of Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. in Dallas, Texas, a business started by her grandfather in 1911 that specializes in cleaning, repairing, appraising and selling oriental rugs. She is co-author of “The Comprehensive Guide to Oriental and Specialty Rug Cleaning.”
In March we discussed how rugs impacted by a disaster can often be salvaged. This type of restoration requires careful pre-qualification with all parties due to the many variables in the disaster loss, rug dyes, construction, etc.
Rugs impacted by a disaster involving water or smoke damage can often be salvaged. The homeowner or insurance company may request heroic action due to the value of certain Oriental rugs.