Persian Rug Restoration Ottawa: Expert Care Tips

About Gohari Oriental Rugs Service

Specialized Care For Oriental Rugs—Cleaning, Washing, Moth-proofing, Repair, Storage, and Protection

Davoud Gohari has spent 37 years restoring, cleaning, and weaving Persian and oriental rugs. He moved to Canada in 2009 to start a new chapter of his career here.

Capitalizing on the depth of experience acquired by Davoud in his 37 years of experience in the business, Gohari Oriental Rugs specializes in the conservation, restoration, and repair of antique rugs.

His passion for what he does ensures that he takes the greatest care in every job that he undertakes. By taking the time to study each carpet, Davoud makes sure that he matches the materials he uses in repairs with the original materials and styles of the carpet. If your carpet is originally from Turkey, he will repair it with Turkish materials to ensure that the original beauty and splendor of the carpet is maintained.

Some of Davoud Gohari’s experiences :

– Almost 37 Years of experience in Persian and oriental rug restoration, cleaning, and weaving of unique and valuable rugs like Tabriz, Isfahan, Serapi, Oushak, Sarough, Heriz, Bakhtiari, Persian, Turkish, Chinese, and Afghani.

– Specialists in aspects of the restoration and conservation of historic rugs, carpets, flat weaves, and textiles

– Conservation of historic rugs, flatweaves, for private owners and collectors

– Restoration and conservation for the Government of Canada, NCC-RideauHall ( late 1800 Persian Haji Jalili rug )

– Restoration and conservation of a 100-year-old Persian Tabriz rug

– Restoration and conservation of a 120-year-old Azerbaijan flat-weave (kilim)

– Restoration and conservation of a 100-year-old Azerbaijan flat-weave (sumac )

– Restoration and conservation of a 100-year-old Turkish carpet ( ushak )

– Restoration and conservation of a 300-year-old Azerbaijan Karabagh rug for a private collector ( almost 2 years of restoration )

– Restoration and conservation for the Government of Canada ( late 1900s Persian Bakhtiari rug )

Restoring and repairing valuable Persian and oriental rugs for customers across Canada
Working on historic and antique rugs from Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, India, and other regions
Providing professional rug restoration services for government and institutional clients, including work for the Canadian government
Handling complex repairs such as reweaving, fringe replacement, binding, colour correction, and structural reinforcement
Cleaning and treating rugs using methods designed to protect fibres, dyes, and delicate hand-knotted construction

Need convenience? We offer free pickup & delivery. Ask us how it works, or you can drop off your rug at our Orléans location. We’ll assess your rug, explain the recommended process, and provide a clear quote before we begin.

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We’re a local Ottawa-area team specializing in oriental rug washing, repair, secure storage, and moth-proofing—so your rugs stay beautiful for years.

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Our story, our standards

Oriental rugs are heirlooms—often handmade, naturally dyed, and sensitive to improper cleaning. Our process is built around careful inspection, the right treatment for each fibre, and workmanship you can trust.

How we started

A service built on craftsmanship and respect for every rug

Gohari Oriental Rugs Service was created to give Ottawa homeowners a dependable place to clean, restore, and protect valuable rugs—without shortcuts.

Careful inspection before any work begins

Treatments matched to fibre, dye, and construction

Clear recommendations and honest timelines

How we work

A step-by-step process that protects colour, texture, and structure

From pickup to final grooming, we focus on safe handling and thorough results—so your rug comes back clean, refreshed, and ready for your home.

Dust removal and pre-treatment where needed

Controlled washing and rinsing

Drying, finishing, and final quality check

What we stand for

Quality, transparency, and long-term protection

Whether you need washing, repair, storage, or moth-proofing, we treat your rug like it’s one of a kind—because it is.

Repair options explained before work starts

Secure storage available year-round

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“Trusted by customers, backed by real reviews.”

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   Helen Ball 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Owner was very friendly and helpful. They fixed a torn edge done by dog chew on kilem rug. We couldn't even tell where repair was done!
Amazing jo!. And removed stains on carpet. Highly recommend  gohari rugs!! Thank you for your excellent service!
  
 
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   Mona N 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job very professional and fair price.
  
 
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   Gabriel Easton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you own a genuine Persian or Oriental rug, this is the only place I would trust.

Davoud and his lovely wife were an absolute pleasure to deal with. They are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about preserving these beautiful works of art. From the first conversation, I knew my rug was in the hands of people who truly understood its history and craftsmanship.

They professionally cleaned and expertly repaired my antique Persian rug, and the results exceeded my expectations. The colours came back to life, the repair work was virtually invisible, and the rug looks absolutely beautiful while still retaining its character.

What impressed me most was the care and respect they showed throughout the entire process. This is not just a business to them. It is a craft that they genuinely love, and it shows in every detail of their work.

I would not hesitate to trust them with my rug again, and I recommend Gohari Oriental Rugs Service without reservation. Thank you both for your exceptional work.
  
 
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   Mohannad Krayem 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gohari Oriental Rugs Service did an excellent job cleaning and repairing my rug. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and my rug looks beautiful again. They were professional, honest, and offered a very fair price. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable rug cleaning and repair services. Thank you for the outstanding work!
  
 
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   Amna Ansari 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend their service, it is professional and good quality.
  
 
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   Diane Fillion 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a happy customer. My wool carpet looks new again. I would recommend to others.
  
 
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   Paul Fritz-Németh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service. My rug looks brand new.
  
 
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   Claudia B 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service, rug is as new, clean and restored (even after a dog bite and a corner that went missing). Fully recommended,  will call them again!
  
 
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   Walter Istchenko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly service and excellent job done cleaning our wool area rug.