Mark Keshishian & Sons, Inc. is one of the Washington area's oldest oriental rug galleries. Established in Istanbul in1907 by Mark Keshishian (1893-1985),and one of his older brothers, the firm moved permanently to Washington, D.C. in 1931 to its first location at 1214 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. In the following years Mark Keshishian's constant effort to improve the quality and diversity of product and services established the Company as the premier source for oriental carpets in the area. His degree as Master of Pharmacy helped him gain the knowledge in the chemistry of rug washing and dying which has made the firm a leader in the field for over half a century. Today the firm has one of the largest and finest collections of antique, contemporary and collectable carpets, tapestries and textiles in die United States. It is engaged in the production of hand woven reproductions of various classical types of oriental carpets. In addition, it owns a modern cleaning facility built within the last four years which accommodates carpets of any size. The restoration staff is the largest south of New York City. There are certified appraisers to serve client's needs. The staff also provides lectures on request cove********* nd their maintenance. A particular specialty is the restoration, preservation and frame mounting of tapestries such as Brussels, Aubusson, Beauvais and Goeblin. Estimates of time and cost shall be given in all restorations.
Mark Keshishian & Sons, Inc. is one of the Washington area's oldest oriental rug galleries. Established in Istanbul in1907 by Mark Keshishian (1893-1985),and one of his older brothers, the firm moved permanently to Washington, D.C. in 1931 to its first location at 1214 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. In the following years Mark Keshishian's constant effort to improve the quality and diversity of product and services established the Company as the premier source for oriental carpets in the area. His degree as Master of Pharmacy helped him gain the knowledge in the chemistry of rug washing and dying which has made the firm a leader in the field for over half a century. Today the firm has one of the largest and finest collections of antique, contemporary and collectable carpets, tapestries and textiles in die United States. It is engaged in the production of hand woven reproductions of various classical types of oriental carpets. In addition, it owns a modern cleaning facility built within the last four years which accommodates carpets of any size. The restoration staff is the largest south of New York City. There are certified appraisers to serve client's needs. The staff also provides lectures on request cove********* nd their maintenance. A particular specialty is the restoration, preservation and frame mounting of tapestries such as Brussels, Aubusson, Beauvais and Goeblin. Estimates of time and cost shall be given in all restorations.
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