Chicago & North Shore · Est. 1984
Museum-Grade Rug Care
for Discerning Homes
Ghorban Ahmadi spent 1984–1993 collaborating with conservators on rug projects linked to the Louvre, British Museum, and State Hermitage. Today, that same hand-conservation standard is available to Chicago-area homeowners and their families.
- 5.0★Google · 79+ reviews
- IICRCCertified firm
- RICARUG Index Certified
- MuseumTrained methods
- In-House10,000 sq ft workshop
- FreeInsured pickup
What we do — and how we
do it differently.
Rug Cleaning
Hand-washing with conservator-grade methods for wool, silk, Persian, and Oriental rugs. Full submersion, dust extraction, and pH-matched rinse.
Read moreRug Repair
Invisible hand-reweaving, fringe replacement, side-cord repair, and moth damage restoration by weavers trained in ancestral techniques.
Read moreRug Restoration
Full conservation for antique and museum-quality rugs. Reknotting, pile restoration, colour correction — nothing outsourced, ever.
Read moreRug Appraisal
RICA-certified written appraisals accepted by insurance carriers and estate courts. USPAP-compliant, documented to the five-pillar RUG Index standard.
Read moreSimple from start
to finish.
Free estimate
Send photos or book a visit. We respond within two hours with a detailed quote and timeline. No pressure, no hidden fees.
Insured pickup
Bobby coordinates pickup from your door, photographs the rug for chain-of-custody, and transports it to our Skokie workshop.
In-house care
Hand-washing, repair, restoration — done entirely at our 10,000 sq ft facility. Nothing leaves the building. Photo updates at each milestone.
Delivery
Wrapped, insured, and delivered back on your schedule. We can also install padding and reposition furniture.
See the conservation process in action.
- Dust extraction before water touches fibre — the single most common step skipped by carpet cleaners.
- Full cold-water submersion with pH-matched, conservator-grade soaps. No harsh alkaline degreasers, ever.
- Natural airflow drying on racks, climate-controlled to prevent dye migration and shrinkage.
- Every rug gets a final inspection + photographed condition report before it leaves the building.
What our clients say.
- ★★★★★
“I can't speak highly enough of Bobby and Ahmadi Rug! Before we called, we had significant damage to our handmade wool rugs from small clothing moths. I called several rug cleaning services and none came close to the level of expertise, service, and kindness I experienced with Bobby. They look great now and I'm so happy.”
Linda BraaschChicago - ★★★★★
“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 - ★★★★★
“Highly recommend for silk rug cleaning! We had a silk rug that needed a deep clean as well as glue removal and we could not be happier with the results. Bobby was very communicative throughout the whole process and answered questions as needed!”
Heather ArdenChicago - ★★★★★
“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 LarkinChicago - ★★★★★
“Our rug was fixed perfectly by Ahmadi Rug. Bobby provides excellent customer service and is very professional. Highly recommend.”
Jenny SokolowskiSkokie area - ★★★★★
“The only place to bring your rugs in the country. 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
Four decades.
Three museums.
One family.
Ghorban Ahmadi trained in Tehran and spent nearly a decade collaborating with conservators on projects linked to the Louvre (Paris), the British Museum (London), and the State Hermitage (Saint Petersburg). The same standards guide every piece that passes through our Skokie workshop today.
Bobby Ahmadi — the founder’s son — runs client relations and operations. When you call, you’re speaking to the family that will handle your rug.
- 1984
Museum conservation work begins
Ghorban Ahmadi begins collaborating with conservators on rug projects linked to the Louvre, British Museum, and State Hermitage.
- 1984–1993
Museum collaborations
Collaborates with conservators on rug projects linked to the Louvre, British Museum, and State Hermitage.
- 2000s
Private conservation practice
Relocates to Chicago and builds a private practice serving rug dealers, designers, and homeowners across the Midwest.
- 2020
Formal studio established
Bobby Ahmadi joins the family business full-time. Skokie workshop expands to 10,000 sq ft.
- Today
Full-spectrum studio
Care, conservation, appraisal, and bespoke custom rug design under one roof — the only studio of its kind in the Midwest.
Free pickup across
Chicago & the North Shore.
Our 10,000 sq ft workshop is in Skokie, with free insured pickup and delivery throughout the city and the near-north suburbs.
Ahmadi Rug Workshop7300 N Lawndale AveSkokie, IL 60076
(847) 779-3288
Common questions
How does pickup and delivery work?
Free insured pickup anywhere in Chicago and the North Shore. We schedule at your convenience and return your rug within 5–7 days.
How much does rug cleaning cost?
Cleaning starts at $95 and is priced per square foot by fibre type.
Do you clean antique and Persian rugs?
Yes. Ghorban has worked with antique Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, and Chinese rugs for 40 years. Every piece is dye-tested before washing.
How quickly can I get an estimate?
Bobby responds within 2 hours with a written estimate — firm price, clear timeline.
Interior designers & rug dealers —
work with us.
A streamlined program for Chicago-area designers, stagers, and dealers. Priority scheduling, co-branded documentation, and direct access to Bobby for every account.
Preferred pricing
15–25% trade discount on all services. Pass it to your client, retain as margin — your call.
Co-branded documentation
Condition reports, before/after photography, and provenance notes on your letterhead.
Bespoke custom rugs
Any size, any material, any colourway. Woven by master artisans in our network — 16–24 weeks.
Ready to see your rug
at its best?
Send photos or book a pickup — we respond within two hours during workshop hours.