Meet the Rug Master at Persian Rug Cleaner
Ben Tavakolian is the Rug Master here at Persian Rug Cleaner. He brought generations of knowledge, care, and expertise from a long line of experts in his home country of Iran. Mr. Tavakolian came to the U.S. to pursue higher education and achieved a Master’s degree in Business Administration that allowed him to bring the family business to the U.S.
So What is a Rug Master?
A Rug Master is an individual with highly specialized knowledge about the rug industry, weaving process, repair process, and general care and maintenance. He is highly familiar with the designs, dyes, materials, construction techniques, and international trade industry.
He can tell you the city a Persian rug was made in at a glance, and also ascertain its age, value, material, knot style, knot count, and the rarity of design by look and feel. No matter your question about a fine rug, the Rug Master can answer it.
His expertise makes him a trusted liaison with insurance companies, that abide by his valuation of fine rugs when clients must settle insurance claims. His certified appraisals may also be used in estate planning and asset portfolios. A Rug Master carries on the heritage of a family that has worked with handmade rugs for many decades, if not centuries.
