The Rug Doctor
I went to the Rug Doctor and my rug is all better. C. Harb’s Rugs is the best. They do what they say they are going to do and do it right. No complaints. Thanks. ~ Mrs. Perneskie, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Rug Stains
My dog stained my rug, but the Rug Doctor made it look like new again. Now the dog can do it again and I’m not going to fret. Many thanks to the best rug people in the business. ~ Jackie Wilson, Jacksonville, FL
Rug Repair
I took my rug to C. Harb’s Rugs to have it repaired after some damage during moving. They made it look like new. Thank you, Rug Doctor! ~ Mr. Johnson, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
C. Harb’s Rugs is THE BEST
C. Harb’s Rugs is simply THE BEST rug repair and cleaning service in the Jacksonville and Northeast Florida area. ~ David Parker, Atlantic Beach, FL
What is a Persian Rug?
A Persian Rug is an oriental rug woven in Persia, which is modern day Iran. This has been the classic country of origin for fine handknotted rugs for many centuries. By law, the dyes used in these rugs cannot be synthetic, but natural only. A Persian rug will have a more specific name, like Heriz,…
What is an Oriental Rug?
So often I have customers who ask me “How can you tell if a rug is a real oriental rug?” There is no one ironclad answer to this question, but there are some general guidelines when trying to determine if a rug is a genuine handknotted work of art or a reproduction. Does the design…
Pet stains on oriental rugs
The retired couple from Amelia Island called about their elderly dog having had an accident on their antique Persian rug. The lady from St. Augustine was panicked because her cat had “marked” a corner of her new oriental rug.The mother from Ponte Vedra was upset her young son’s new puppy had “christened” their fine silk…
Oriental Rug Sales
Every so often you will see advertised a Going Out of Business sale for oriental rugs or Persian rugs, or an auction sale for area rugs. An especially common format is a furniture store going out of business featuring rugs offered for liquidation–even though these furniture stores never sold such rugs to begin with! What…
Oriental Rug Care
So, you are the proud owner of an oriental rug! Whether it be a persian rug or other fine handknotted rug, a regular vacuuming is always a good idea–just be careful to avoid the fringes. They are the most fragile part of the rug and are susceptible to damage. Every year or so a 180…
Rug Tips
Few possessions can be enjoyed as much, or used as long, as a handknotted oriental rug. It is very important, however, to have proper guidance regarding cleaning and care of your Persian rug or other handknotted area rugs. As a third generation rug expert from my home base in Jacksonville, FL, I am happy to…