Sarab Rugs, Sarab Carpets, Mashayekhi Sarab Carpets of Iran

Sarab is a city in north west Iran, in East Azarbayjan province. It is 636 kilometres (395 miles) from Tehran, and 130 kilometres (81 miles) from Tabriz. 

Sarab is marked in this map of Iran on the north west, top left.

Sarab is well known for its carpets and rugs. A very famous carpet workshop which came into existence in Sarab in 1940's was Mohammad Mashayekhi's weaving facility.

There isn't much literature available on this workshop or Mohammad Mashayekhi himeself. His carpets had relatively high knot density (35-45 radj Tabriz scale) of around 200 knots per square inch. The weave was fine and tight which showed the high quality of the craftsmanship and mastery of the weavers. The quality of the Lamb's wool used in weaving each rug was high. It is unknown if local wool of Moghan sheep was used to make Mashayekhi Sarab rugs or not, but the wool used was soft, and fine. Designs were usually of quarter corners and a big central medallion with a newer version of classic Herati which is called fish or Mahi now.

The common design of the borders of these Sarab carpets is called "Samavar/Samovar Faucet". Samavar or Samovar is a heated metal pot/container used to boil water to brew tea in Russia, Iran, and in many other areas and countries in Central and South East Asia and probably in East Europe.

Take a look at the resemblance of these faucets and the border of the Mashayekhi signed carpet border above.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

What Do We Mean By Professional Rug Cleaning at Los Angeles Rug Cleaning?

A couple of days ago, a client called and said she wanted a rug appraised for insurance purposes. She brought the rug in and I did the appraisal for her and gave her the certificate and the document she needed to insure the rug. I asked if her rug was professionally cleaned in the past few years.

She said yes and mentioned it was actually cleaned by a rug cleaner less than two weeks ago. I told her I did not think this rug was properly cleaned. She was a little skeptical until we did a little test.

After she saw the dust, she was convinced that her rug was not professionally cleaned. It might have been dry, or surface cleaned, but this could not take care of the dust and dry soil inside the construction and foundation of the rug.

She left the rug with us for hand washing and deep cleaning. Many of these chain companies are wall-wall carpet cleaners, and do not know and care for Oriental, hand made or machine made rugs.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Super Thick Rug Pads, Rug Underlay, Rug Under-Lay in Los Angeles

Rug Ideas Super Thick Rug Pad is the best pad and underlay for hard surfaces. It is made from a superior quality polyester fabric coated with a high-grade vinyl compound. Rug Ideas Super Thick Rug Pad features superior grip strength which keeps rugs from slipping and sliding on hard surfaces such as hardwood, stones, ceramics, tiles, etc. This pad is compared with Super Pad and provides about 3 times the thickness which many of our clients love and prefer!

If you are looking to feel the great cushioning when you step on your rug, this is the pad for you. To prove the difference in the premium quality of this pad compared to others out there which disintegrate within just a few years, we guarantee our pads to work up to 20 years! If it stops working, we will replace it for free! We almost have all the sizes. Call us for prices and free samples.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Rug Over-Dye, Carpet Over Dyeing in Los Angeles

If you're bored and do not like the color of your rug, we can over-dye it for you with the color of your choice. You don't have to go through a long and expensive process of buying a new rug or hiring an expensive interior designer. Bring your rug in or send us a couple of pictures of your rug to get the conversation started. We can over-dye your old rug to match the new interior of your home. We can match your rug with you furniture, walls, draperies, etc.

Our dyes are fast and permanent and we test them to make sure they do not bleed. They are non-toxic and like the dye of your jeans or shirts are safe to use.

Call us today to discuss to see how we can transform the look of your rug and your home.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Super Felt Rug Pads Rug Underlay in Los Angeles

Rug Ideas Super Felt Rug Pad is the best pad for using over wall to wall carpets, while many do use them for hard surfaces as well. It is made from a superior quality Felt fabric coated with a high-grade vinyl compound. Rug Ideas Super Felt Rug Pad features superior grip strength which keeps rugs from slipping and sliding. This pad is compared with Super Pad and provides a very nice thickness! If you are looking to feel the great cushioning when you step on your rug, this is the pad for you. To prove the difference in the premium quality of this pad compared to others out there which disintegrate within just a few years, we guarantee our pad to work up to 20 years! If it stops working, we will replace it for free!

Call us now for pricing and free samples.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Rug and Carpet Vacuuming 101 By Los Angeles Rug Cleaning

- Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep your carpets and rugs clean.
- When vacuuming,  don't ignore those corners and crevices where dust builds up - you know, those gray areas around the perimeters of rooms and furniture legs.
- Don't forget to check your vacuum bags. When bags (or containers) are half full to two-thirds full, remove and replace or empty them.
- In closets, store shoes off the floor in specially designed closet organizers to make vacuuming easier.

- Keep two vacuum cleaners in a two-story house. One upstairs and one down. To clean stairs themselves, work top down.
- The more foot traffic over your carpet/rug, the more need to vacuum.
- Keep hoses and attachments free from obstructions.
- Grip the handle of your vacuum cleaner, not the hose, for the sake of its health, and longevity.

Source: Carpet Cleaning Tips for DUMMIES

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

How Much Is The Rug You Are Selling Worth?

This is a pure silk hand knotted Persian carpet made in the famous city of Qum, in north central Iran. In perfect condition, this rug would be worth around $3,000. Our client bought this rug in a flee market for only $3.00! The seller had asked for $5.00

Neither the seller, nor the buyer knew what this was until the buyer, who is a young lady brought this rug to us in a shopping bag for cleaning. It had some color bleeding since she washed it at home and messed it up. To prove to her that this was a valuable rug, I offered to buy it from her for $300.00. She liked to keep it and wanted us to professionally wash it for her.

If you have a rug and want to sell it, it is good to do a little homework and research to find out what you have before you give it away.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning) Approved by International Wool Care Organization (WoolSafe)

Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning) Approved by

International Wool Care Organization

Rug Ideas (LosAngeles Rug Cleaning), a carpet and rug care company of Los Angeles, has been approved to become a member of the WoolSafe®-Approved Service Provider network. The WoolSafe® Organization is a worldwide organization dedicated to the care and cleaning of wool carpets, rugs and upholstery. After completing specialized training provided by the WoolSafe® organization, and meeting their very strict criteria, Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning) has been invited into this elite group of industry professional companies who have trained personnel on their staff to care for your beautiful wool textiles.

“Many carpet cleaning companies use harsh cleaning and spotting chemicals designed for synthetic carpet which will damage wool” says Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay^TM), Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning) owner.  “WoolSafe®-Approved Service Providers agree to use only WoolSafe®-Approved cleaning products on wool carpets and rugs, and follow the highest industry standards.” WoolSafe® was originally established in 1991 by the International Wool Secretariat (the Wool Bureau in North America) to independently test cleaning products to ensure they are safe to use on wool carpet and rug fibers.  The WoolSafe® Organization of Otley, England launched an accreditation program for professional carpet cleaners in October of 1998 in response to demand from the cleaning and carpet manufacturing industries and to raise the level of expertise in cleaning wool floor coverings.

“Our customers have trusted us to care of their fine carpet and rugs for years” says Sobhe. “It is an honor for us to finally join this fine organization of wool carpet and rug care experts from around the world”

By hiring a WoolSafe®-Approved Service Provider such as Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning), clients are assured of receiving the very best cleaning service that the industry has to offer. 

To discuss your rug cleaning, repair, stain removal, and appraisal needs, call Dr. Khosrow Sobhe, Certified Rug Specialist at Rug Ideas (Los Angeles Rug Cleaning) at 310-770-9085. You can also contact him at info@rugideas.com

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Rug Ideas Employees' Appreciation Night

Rug Ideas Employees' Appreciation Night with those who could attend the event at Flame International Restaurant, on Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles was a lot of fun last night. The only thing we did not talk about was rugs.

Most of the talk was about food in general and Persian food specifically. We started with several Persian appetizers followed by different dishes, kabobs, and stews. 

Our business depends on our employees and our clients who are two important sides of Rug Ideas coin. This was to show how much we care about our employees.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

I Am Excited. Just Had My Blog Post Number 1,200!

I Am Excited. Just Had My Blog Post Number 1,200!

337,000 viewers so far, and 1,200 rug stories to share with the world.

Take a look at my ranking/positioning. This is our latest screenshot.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085

Are We Going To Finish This Job? A Moth Damaged Persian Rug

Moth damages on some rugs are pretty severe. This hand knotted Persian Mashad rug had several years of repeated dog accidents on it when we picked it up for cleaning from a client. After the cleaning was done, our client stopped by and inspected it. She fell in love with it again and wanted us to repair it and reweave the moth damaged spots.

So far, we have worked on the reweaving for almost a month, and we are still not half way through. Moth damage reweaving is very time consuming and it needs a lot of expertise in matching the color, design and construction. The more spots you fill in and reweave, the more new places show up. It is pretty tricky!!

Sooner or later, we will finish this repair job and will move on to our other projects that are in line for repair. Our other repair personnel are also busy with fringe, selvage and other big/small jobs.

Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
Certified Rug Specialist (CRS)
www.LosAngelesRugCleaning.com
www.RugIdea.com
Tel. 310-770-9085