Business Details
Your Trusted Source for Oriental Rugs & Rug Services in Huntsville
Caravan Imports Oriental Rugs has been serving Huntsville, AL as North Alabama's premier destination for hand-knotted oriental rugs since our establishment. Our expertise spans professional rug repair services using 100+ in-house wool matches and linen flax thread reinforcement, custom rug pad solutions tailored to preserve rug integrity, and expert appraisal services documenting rug value, age, and origin. We specialize in restoring damaged rugs through structural rebuilding and reknotting while offering educational resources about proper rug maintenance.Our showroom features an extensive inventory of oriental rugs and provides custom pillow transformation services for rug remnants. With decades of experience in rug craftsmanship and preservation, we combine traditional techniques with modern solutions to help customers protect their textile investments through proper padding recommendations, repair services, and valuation documentation.
Services
Rug Repair
Custom Rug Pads
Rug Appraisal
Pillow Conversion
Oriental Rug Sales
Highlights and features
- We offer free estimates for rug repair services
- We maintain 100+ wool shades for precise color matching
- Our repair process uses linen flax thread reinforcement
- We provide custom-cut rug pad solutions
- We transform rug remnants into decorative pillows
Services
Rug Repair
Professional rug repair service matching 100+ wool shades for seamless restoration. We reinforce damaged areas with linen flax thread and rebuild original foundations before reknotting. Our experts handle both hand-knotted and machine-made rugs, providing free estimates for all repair projects.
Custom Rug Pads
Custom-cut rug pad solutions using non-skid natural rubber or jute materials. We recommend appropriate padding based on rug size and construction to prevent stretching, reduce wear, and improve vacuuming efficiency while maintaining proper air circulation beneath the rug.
Rug Appraisal
Expert appraisal services documenting rug value, age, and origin. Our professionals evaluate handmade rugs to establish accurate valuation records for insurance, estate planning, or personal knowledge purposes, focusing on key identification characteristics and craftsmanship indicators.
Pillow Conversion
Transform rug remnants into custom decorative pillows. We utilize leftover rug materials to create unique accent pillows, extending the functional life of valuable textile pieces while offering customers creative home decor solutions from their existing rug investments.
Oriental Rug Sales
Curated selection of hand-knotted oriental rugs representing traditional weaving techniques. Our inventory features authentic pieces suitable for residential and commercial spaces, with expert guidance available for rug selection, care, and maintenance best practices.
Questions
Do you repair both handmade and machine-made rugs?
Yes, we provide repair services for both hand-knotted and machine-made rugs with appropriate restoration techniques for each construction type.
What types of rug pads do you recommend?
We recommend non-skid natural rubber pads for rugs 6x9 and smaller, and jute quality pads for larger rugs based on size and thickness considerations.
Can damaged antique rugs be restored?
Yes, our professional rug repair service specializes in restoring damaged areas of antique rugs using precise color matching and structural reinforcement methods.
Do you offer rug valuation services?
Yes, we provide expert rug appraisal services documenting rug value, age, and origin for insurance or estate planning purposes.
Can rug remnants be repurposed into other items?
Yes, we transform rug remnants into custom decorative pillows, allowing customers to preserve and utilize valuable textile materials.
How do I determine proper rug pad sizing?
We custom cut pads 1-4 inches smaller than rug dimensions depending on material type and thickness to ensure proper fit and functionality.