Ghelichkhani Rug Cleaning
Four Generations of Experience With Hand-Knotted Rugs
We have been working with hand-knotted rugs for four generations.
Every Carpet Has a Story
- Chapter ISaroughIran
The Beginning
The Ghelichkhani family’s connection to carpets began generations ago in Sarough, Iran, where the family operated a small carpet-weaving workshop.
The craft and knowledge were passed from one generation to the next, developing into practical expertise in weaving, repair, and restoration.
- Chapter II1988Germany
A New Chapter
In 1988, that knowledge travelled with the family to Germany. Here, traditional carpet expertise met German precision, modern technology, and contemporary methods of care.
- Traditional expertise
- German precision
- Modern technology
- Contemporary care
The family also shared its experience by training others in the craft of carpet repair and treatment.

Mr Ghelichkhani in earlier years in his rug shop - Chapter III2015Next Generation
The Next Generation
In 2015, the next generation took over and continues that tradition today, combining inherited knowledge with modern processes and carefully selected bio-based cleaning products suited to each carpet.
- Chapter IVTodayDarmstadt
No Two Carpets Are the Same
Because no two carpets are the same. Each has its own fibres, construction, age, and history.
- Fibres
- Construction
- Age
- History
Every carpet has a story.
Our work is to understand it, care for it, and carry that knowledge forward.
Customers Who Have Trusted Us for Years
Fast, knowledgeable and pleasantly friendly! Organic too. I’ve had my rugs cleaned by Ghelichkhani for the third time now and am very satisfied.
A very friendly, customer-focused team. They collect the rug by arrangement, clean it and return it. Straightforward and fast, at a good price. Nothing but good experiences for years.
We visited Ghelichkhani Rug House and are absolutely delighted! The owner took an incredible amount of time to explain everything to us and gave us very honest advice. You immediately notice that expertise, experience and a genuine passion for rugs come together here. We were particularly impressed by the friendliness and openness — we immediately felt comfortable. The prices are also absolutely fair and transparent, which is really not something you can take for granted these days. Anyone who values quality, trust and honest advice is in exactly the right place here. Highly recommended!
Translated from German. The original reviews on Google are in German.
Everything About Hand-Knotted Rugs

Rug Cleaning
Gentle cleaning based on the material and condition in our workshop in Darmstadt.
Go to Rug Cleaning
Repair & Restoration
Fringes, edges and damaged areas professionally renewed.
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Rug Valuation
Knowledgeable assessment for hand-knotted rugs – usually free.
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Our Rug House
Selected hand-knotted rugs and personal advice in our showroom.
Visit the Rug HouseWhat Matters to Us
We do not recommend an elaborate restoration if it does not make financial sense.