Oriental Rug Services Ltd

London’s Original Specialist in Antique & Persian Rug Care

Specialist cleaning, restoration and insurance valuation, drawing on 37 years of expertise and three generations of family knowledge, led by H. Behnam.

We care for antique and Persian rugs as individual works of craftsmanship. Treatment begins with an understanding of each piece’s materials, construction, condition and history.

Specialist care within ten miles of Kilburn, NW6 6PP. Explore the areas we serve. How we assess and care for your piece.

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Independent customer experiences

In the words of our clients

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   Cosima Barzini 
 18 October 2026
 
 
  Great carpet cleaner also came all the way to SW London for pick up and drop off, great quality.
  
 
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   lia cramer 
 25 September 2026
 
 
  Our hand knotted Tibetan rug just came back looking like new. All the colours glowing and smelling clean. Very polite, quick and helpful service.
  
 
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   JM 
 23 September 2026
 
 
  Behnam provides an exceptional service and he is very knowledgable and a lovely person! We had a stain on our rug that needed immediate attention and the rug required cleaning as well. We received excellent care and customer service and rug looks amazing now and stain free! The whole process was clear, informative and convenient with the estimate, rug pick up, stain removal and cleaning service as well as rug delivery all included. I highly recommend this service and it is honest, trustworthy and of great quality!
  
 
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   Georgiana Stokes Russell 
 8 September 2026
 
 
  Absolutely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Benham knows his stuff. Our rug was personally picked up and returned immaculate withn a week! He gave us a bit of history/info on the origins of the rug too. 10/10 highly recommend
  
 
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   lida650 
 17 July 2026
 
 
  I cannot recommend Oriental Rug Services highly enough. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. They arrived on time, were reliable, professional, polite, and their prices were very reasonable.
I had two Persian rugs cleaned after I accidentally used the wrong cleaning product, which left them with large, stubborn stains. I honestly thought the damage was permanent, but they worked absolute miracles. The rugs came back looking beautiful, completely clean, and stain free.
As an added bonus, when they delivered my rugs, they kindly repaired another rug for me in my home at no extra charge. That level of customer care and generosity is rare these days.
If you're looking for a trustworthy company to clean or repair your rugs, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oriental Rug Services. Five stars all the way!
  
 
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   MC 
 11 May 2026
 
 
  I would recommend Oriental Rug Services without any hesitation. Not only were they the most reasonable quote I got for cleaning the awful stains on my expensive coir rug, they were extremely successful and efficient, delivering my rug back to me quickly in superb condition after careful washing. The owner Behnam could not have been more helpful and kind, taking me through the whole process and offering excellent advice. A gem of rare price!
  
 
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   Bob Bailey 
 28 January 2026
 
 
  Behnam is a gentleman. He is also knowledgeable, supportive, kind and true to his word. My rug was filthy after worrying for years if the wool and silk viscose abstract design could ever be cleaned but the reviews of his company persuaded me to contact him. My trust has been rewarded with a spotless rug - I’m truly impressed of the work, the explanation of process he uses and the cost too. I certainly will be using his services again (I don’t need to procrastinate now); I can’t wait to get the rug dirty again! 😉
  
 
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   Joe 
 14 January 2026
 
 
  Behnam is a real pro, very trustworthy and genuine guy. 100% recommend.
  
 
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   Edward K 
 6 January 2026
 
 
  OUTSTANDING service; choose this company without hesitation- Behnam is the owner of the business and was amazing throughout the whole process; his communication throughout was excellent, keeping me updated as he progressed -

He came to my house for the initial quote and instantly recognised the origin of my rug as well as the issues with it. He gave me a quote that was extremely well priced for a complex job that involved repairs done by hand and a thorough deep clean.
I was moving abroad at the time and he worked extremely fast to accomodate my tight schedule. He then brought it back home once the job was done, showed me the work and  helped me wrap the rug in preparation for storage; all of this for free.

This rug is a family heirloom and very dear to me; I am so pleased I entrusted its care to someone like Behnam, who clearly loves his work - Choose his services for all your rug/carpet needs, you won't regret it; a personalised, tailored, very competitively priced serviced by a knowledgable, extremely experienced and competent man. Thanks for everything Behnam! you've been awesome
  
 
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   Ella King 
 4 November 2025
 
 
  Behnam has now cleaned and repaired two of my beautiful oriental rugs, one of which is over 150 years old — and he’s done an absolutely amazing job on both. He’s a true artisan, with profound knowledge of rugs and a clear pride in his craft. I’m so grateful to have found Behnam; he’s not only a trusted expert but has become a trusted friend. I would gladly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional rug care and restoration

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Knowledge before intervention

Specialist care for individual works

Not every rug requires the same response. An informed assessment helps establish whether cleaning, stabilisation, restoration or no immediate intervention is appropriate.

A patterned rug being washed with water — Specialist cleaning

Specialist Rug Cleaning

Individual cleaning methods selected for the rug’s fibres, dyes and condition, including carefully managed treatment of specific staining or contamination.

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Rug end reconstruction on a frame and the completed patterned corner and fringe — Original ORS work

Rug Repair & Restoration

Traditional repair, re-weaving and stabilisation informed by original construction and regional craftsmanship.

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Patterned rug beside a green sofa in a collected interior — Editorial interior

Insurance Valuation

Documented professional opinions of insurance replacement value, based on examination and relevant market evidence.

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Our heritage

Three generations of rug knowledge

H. Behnam, the specialist behind Oriental Rug Services Ltd

With 37 years of expertise and three generations of family knowledge, H. Behnam brings a considered understanding of Persian and antique rugs to the care of each piece.

For an agreed home assessment, Behnam visits personally. The specialist judgement comes from him: he examines the work and explains its craftsmanship, likely origins and weaving traditions, placing it in historical context where the evidence supports it.

Clients value his advice, judgement and personal attention. Whether a piece is a treasured inheritance or a carefully chosen acquisition, the purpose is the same: to establish the care that will appropriately preserve it.

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Original ORS work

Care and craftsmanship

Every piece is different. These original photographs record the reconstruction of an individual rug end and fringe.

The appropriate extent of restoration is guided by the construction, condition and character of the work.

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End and fringe restoration · original ORS work