Handmade rugs fall under two categories: hand-knotted and woven (Kilims, Dhurries, Suzanis and Soumaks).

While hand-tufted rug are technically made by hand, we would not categorise these as handmade for cleaning purposes.

To discover if your rug is handmade or knot (excuse the pun!) - follow our guide on "how to tell if my rug is handmade?" or simply email us images and size details and we'll let you know what your rug is, where it's from and how much cleaning would cost.

First, we assess the condition of your rug to identify areas that need repair or restoration. This could involve re-knotting areas of low pile, securing fringes and selvages, colour correction, or repairing foundations rotted due to water or fire damage. Then, our expert, Dustin, will carefully restore your rug using decades of experience and expertise.

While we have standard pricing for our handmade rug cleaning, there is no one-size-fits-all for rug repair and restoration.

We can give quotes for work using photos, video or live chat where we can discuss the options available for repair.

Most restoration projects will offer alternative methods of repair, from securing what has been there, to re-weaving the foundation to re-knotting areas of pile.

Little-Persia have been repairing and restoring rugs throughout the UK for twenty years.

With the help of our in-house experienced ex-weaver we can lovingly restore your treasured family heirlooms to their former glory, or simply secure your rug to prevent damage so you and your family can enjoy your handmade rugs for years to come.

Visit our handmade rug repair section to discover more.

Colour run is often the result of washing the rugs at home, or without pre-checks, or can be the result of liquid spills.

We can remove colour run (dye migration) however this can be a highly labour-intensive process if it is wide spread.

We would look at colour-run on a case by case basis as it may not be justifiable to treat larger areas, or depending on how or where the colour has bled to may determine what can be done. This would fall under our rug restoration services.

We specialise in repairing rugs damaged by moths and general wear.

Our restoration process can revitalise your rug, preserving its original charm and value.

We can collect (and deliver) your rug for a fee, or it can be brought to store.

This can be quoted based on the size and weight of the rug(s).

Some handmade rug cleaning specialists offer free delivery and collection, however they incorporate these costs into their pricing which is much higher.

We attempt to be as transparent as possible with our pricing. Should you need collection and delivery we endeavour to seek the best possible option and price for a courier service, or collect and deliver personally if local.

Certainly, rugs can be dropped off at any time during our opening hours (although it may be best to call ahead to ensure Reza is in should your rugs need any specific quotes for instance on repairs you would like carried out).

Our opening hours are Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm and Sun 12-4pm.

We are unable to repairs rugs in your own home. The time it takes to repair rugs would mean poor Dustin would be sitting in your house for potentially days, or weeks. And for smaller jobs the travel expenses would not justify the costs.

However, we can have the rugs collected from your home and returned after being professionally cleaned.

At Little-Persia, we are skilled in repairing and restoring a variety of handmade rugs, including Persian, Oriental, Kilims, Berbers and other unique hand-knotted rugs.

We are unable to provide repair services for machine-made rugs (and it would not make financial sense to customers in any case).