The Gallery
Royal Antique Rug Gallery
Over many years of constant effort David has personally selected an extensive collection of many wonderful antique pieces with natural vegetal dyes and hand spun wool. Rugs like these are not being made anymore. We also have a wide selection of semi-antique pieces in excellent condition as well as modern collectable pieces in wool and silk. A carefully chosen piece from our collection would enhance any home with its beauty.
Testimonials
"My mother’s family rug had been rolled up and stored for many years, so I was not sure what shape it would be in when I moved it here. David of Royal Antique Rugs was highly recommended as an expert in the cleaning and restoration of antique rugs.
His initial visit fully supported this. David arrived in a timely manner and demonstrated a passion for his work. His professional demeanor was knowledgeable and detail-oriented: he spread the rug over the floor to enable a thorough assessment. He then explained what he was seeing, what could be repaired and what could not. So, I was assured that he was the perfect person with whom to trust my heirloom rug.
The results far exceeded my expectations. David delivered on every promise: timeliness of delivery, repairs to moth eaten as well as worn sections, replaced edging and trim - and the colours are amazing! It is a piece of art on the floor. And, David cared enough to take the time to position it in the room to maximize its beauty.
Last week I unfortunately dropped an entire cup of tea on one corner, an area including the trim, the edging and a restored section. It cleaned up so remarkably that visitors looking at it cannot tell an accident occurred.
This rug brings life to my current home, and it reminds me of times with family in the past. An excellent investment! My sincere thanks to the team at Royal Antique Rugs."
Sheila in Brockville
"How pleased we are with the conservation work you did on our rugs from the Weitzenhoffer Collection... we were all extremely impressed with the amount of work you completed is such a short time... it is comforting to know that with your fine restoration work, they will last much longer."
Kimberly Moinette, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, University of Oklahoma
"A+ for the quality of service and the information regarding the history of our four carpets. Thank you very much for your care and attention to detail. In our opinion Royal Antique Rugs in the top firm in this field."
Bill and Erica Van Loon
"As a professional in the textile field, I was cautious. There are many individuals claiming to be restorers who actually approach historic rugs and textiles as if they are darning sox. David's work and knowledge is far beyond this simplistic approach. His restorations are of such quality even I have a great deal of difficulty discerning, which is original and what is not. Combined with his great technical abilities is an extensive knowledge of carpets and textiles from the Middle East and around the world. Last but most important, David Bakhshi in all my dealings with him has always been fair and honest. I never hesitate to recommend him to any who call me at the museum and need work done on any type of rug or carpet."
Margaret Ballantyne BFA, MFA Conservator, Textile Museum of Canada
Why Choose us
Fair and Honest
As a professional in the textile field, I was cautious. There are many individuals claiming to be restorers who actually approach historic rugs and textiles as if they are darning socks. David’s work and knowledge is far beyond this simplistic approach. His restoration is of such quality even I have a great deal of difficulty discerning, which is original and what is not. Combined with his great technical abilities is an extensive knowledge of carpets and textiles from the Middle East and around the world. Last but most important, David Bakhshi in all my dealings with him has always been fair and honest. I never hesitate to recommend him to any who call me at the museum and need work done on any type of rug or carpet.
MARGARET BALLANTYNE BFA, MFA CONSERVATOR, TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
Industry Experts
"My appreciation for the very professional and impressive work you have done. I inspected the restored rug yesterday. When I sent it to you, it was a severely damaged antique rug with more than 20 holes in it and various other damages, including discoloration. When you returned it to me, it was a beautiful, fully restored carpet. We could not even detect which area you had worked on! I am very grateful for the high level of art which has gone into this restoration project. We agree with the verdict of the Royal Ontario Museum. You are the best!"
HANS JANSEN, B.B.A., M.B.A., TORONTO
Reliable and Meticulous
"How pleased we are with the conservation work you did on our rugs from the Weitzenhoffer Collection... we were all extremely impressed with the amount of work you completed in such a short time... it is comforting to know that with your fine restoration work, they will last much longer."
KIMBERLY MOINETTE, FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA