Welcome to Rachel and The Rug Studio

Where to find us in June

fri. - Sun. 26th - 28th 10am - 5pm  

Exhibition of architectural salvage, garden antiques and reclaimed building materials, Knebworth SG3 6PY

See "Dates for the diary" for a list of all forth coming events in 2009

Please note, unfortunately we lost a great number of rugs in the february floods.  We are gradually replacing these and extending our stock into vintage lace, victorian linen and some general decorative antiques.

We are sorry, but we are no longer able to accept credit or debit cards, only chaps, bacs, cheques or cash, sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Read on regarding our Sales - Cleaning - Restoration - Moth damage - Valuation

During the past 15 years I have dedicated my life to the restoration and conservation of all rugs, carpets and textiles, and have trained personally in Turkey, Egypt, India and Latin America for weaving techniques. I have also taught restoration in India for over 6 years. 

Rugs have changed and mainstream pieces have become a soft furnishing comoddity but a true oriental hand knotted (not hand made as this maybe tufted) will last 70 years plus so its worth looking after and maintaining. 

Based from home and fairs across the counrty the low overheads, change in trends and a young family have led me to specialise in the craft of antique and handknotted oriental rugs and textiles. Hence many of the bargains in store are the remainder of my retail commercial stock and minor flood damaged items.

I offer sales and restoration of nomadic tribal and decorative rugs, which I hope will suit all budgets.

Prior to joing the trade I spent 5 years training at art school specialising in the design and construction of rugs.  This enables me to offer a unique bespoke and duplication service of rare antique carpets working predominantly with Iran and India quality and budget depending,  hence i say, "no job is too big or small".

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Email / call now to book an app. and I'll see you soon.

Thank you for your patience. 

Rachel Bassill-Simpson