I grew up with Oriental rugs and was always fascinated by the people and regions where they were woven. After college and graduate school, I decided to pursue my true love, antique oriental rugs. I’m proud to run my business in an ethical manner with honesty and integrity. I’m able to spend quality time with clients, as I don’t have the usual constraints of an open shop. I enjoy getting to know people and the personal relationships I develop are invaluable. The impersonal nature of  business today is anathema to me and I make every effort to give my clients a rewarding experience.

Contact Wayne M. Ridley

Washing

I wash every rug personally, as if it were my own. I have been hand washing Oriental rugs the old-fashioned way, using a total immersion process, for more than 30 years. I wash rugs outdoors in spring, summer, and fall, and dry them in the sun. I use biodegradable soap and enzyme-based products, never harsh chemicals. This gentle wash is ideal for old and fragile carpets and can help extend the life of all rugs. I schedule cleanings carefully so I can return your rugs as quickly as possible. I offer the lowest-price hand wash in the Upper Valley as well as the fastest turnaround time.

Repair

I offer expert repair for beloved rugs. I will assess your rug and give you a quote for the cost of repair. Your final cost may be less than the estimate, but never more. There will be no hidden charges. Expert repair can lengthen the life of the rug and help maintain the appraised value.

Padding

Rug pad is essential, not only for safety reasons but for extending the life of your rugs, especially in high traffic areas. I sell high-quality natural rubber pad, cut to fit your rugs. This type of pad works particularly well with in-floor radiant heat, so often used today.

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Appraisal

I perform written appraisals on site, by appointment, for either estate or insurance (replacement cost) purposes. For clients merely curious about the value of a given rug, I offer complimentary verbal appraisals.

Sales

I also offer custom search and acquisition services, particularly for large, decorative room size carpets. Ideally, this process begins with a visit to your home to discuss your needs and get a sense of the space. I work with a large network of importers and dealers, developed during my 30+ years in the Oriental rug business. I will provide you with images of select rugs or carpets to fit your needs and budget. Thanks to the internet and digital photography, it is no longer necessary to search out a bricks-and-mortar Oriental rug shop in order to find the perfect — and affordable — rug for your home. I invest the time needed to find and offer the best rugs and carpets at below retail prices. In part, I am able to do this because I do not have the obligations that accompany a retail storefront.

Buying

I’m always interested in purchasing old oriental rugs and other textiles such as hooked rugs, Native American weavings, Asian textiles and embroideries. I purchase rugs and carpets in any condition as they are often recycled and used in repair. It has always been my policy to offer competitive prices and straightforward dealing.