Robert Mann Rugs

Robert Mann Rugs Robert Mann specializes in the cleaning & restoration of fine area rugs - including repair, re-weaving, stain and odor removal, & appraisals Robert Mann
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In February 1978 I began a career in the rug business as an apprentice to an Iranian man named Hamid Sharifzadeh. I had travelled extensively in rug producing countries and somehow it all made sense. Working for rug shops and dealers we did basic repairs. When rugs were dirty we would clean them in the bath tub, or out in the driveway. It was an exciting time. Based in Boulder the business grew sl

owly. In January 1982 I opened a small wash plant in a shop front on 32nd Avenue in Northwest Denver and hired two employees. In 1984 we moved to a large warehouse on Walnut Street and moved again in 2009 to a larger space on Race Ct,. just north of the Denver Stockyards complex. With a staff of twenty we had become a small business. A Denver County plan to redevelop the Stock Yards caused us to move again. In August 2018, after four years of negotiation and hard work, we moved to a new location at 2151 W56th Avenue. Our new home is a 24,000 square foot state of the art facility for rug cleaning and restoration. Robert Mann Rugs specializes in the care of Oriental and Southwestern rugs and textiles. We offer a range of services; repairs, restoration, mounting, appraisal, and expert consultation. We buy and sell antique rugs and textiles. Our clients include private individuals, dealers and institutions. The work ranges from cleaning residential rugs to large scale grant-funded projects for major museums. We offer restoration services at our Denver facility and also at our partner workshop, Antique Textile Conservation, in Izmir, Turkey. We have worked worldwide, providing technical and production design assistance to producers of new hand-made carpets in nearly all of the major rug producing countries. As fans of old rugs and textiles we have bought, sold, and collected the best material we could find. We are able to provide expert consultation for the purchase or sale of rugs and textiles. We are also expert appraisers and offer informal assessments at no charge, and formal written appraisals for a fee. We welcome visitors. Just give us a call and we’ll be glad to show you what we do.

Don't miss our Annual Spring Sale, through April 2026. 10% off all your rug cleaning needs, including rug pads. Only one...
04/23/2026

Don't miss our Annual Spring Sale, through April 2026. 10% off all your rug cleaning needs, including rug pads. Only one week left!

04/14/2026

Only two weeks remaining!
Spring Sale through April 2026
Save 10% off rug cleaning services and rug pads.

03/31/2026

Kaiju says, " Robert Mann Rugs Spring Sale. Through April 2026. Save 10% on Rug Cleaning and Rug Pads."

Fragments of larger European tapestries were  popular in the early 1900's as decorations in elegant American homes. Gene...
03/14/2026

Fragments of larger European tapestries were popular in the early 1900's as decorations in elegant American homes. Generally cut down to sizes that fit modern walls (4x8 was common) they are often in rough condition and dirty. We clean and restore them and every once in a while a one comes in with a captivating design.

Meet our Spring Sale dog, Kaiju! In Japanese, “Kaiju” means “strange creature.” Kaiju has a lot of spunky character and ...
03/03/2026

Meet our Spring Sale dog, Kaiju!

In Japanese, “Kaiju” means “strange creature.” Kaiju has a lot of spunky character and is rather unique looking, so the name fits and sounds nice when you call him. He is about equal parts bull terrier, German shephard, and black Labrador.

Kaiju sits on a Iranian Senneh pile carpet from around 1900. We’ll post more on that shortly.

Spring is early this year,
and so is our Spring Sale!

March through April 2026
Save 10% on rug cleaning services& rug pads

Our Spring Sale begins NOW!

North West Persian village rug came in recently with an unusual inscription. Coarsely knotted so the inscription is 'low...
02/14/2026

North West Persian village rug came in recently with an unusual inscription. Coarsely knotted so the inscription is 'low resolution'. Wondering if anyone has any ideas. Looks like Persian, but I don't know. Dated 1887 in two places. Opinions?

In a recent FaceBook discussion Arto Tavukciyan - an Armenian rug student and expert - commented on the existence  of si...
02/09/2026

In a recent FaceBook discussion Arto Tavukciyan - an Armenian rug student and expert - commented on the existence of single wefted rugs made by ethnic Armenian weavers in villages in Western Iran. The rug below may be one. It is Turkish/symmetrically knotted, single wefted, and looks a lot like an older Hammedan district rug on the back. Though there is no specific confirming evidence that it was woven by Armenians, the design somehow 'says' it could be. Opinions and comments are very welcome....what do you think? Woven 'transverse', about 3' x 6'.

We wish you a healthy and prosperous 2026! Thinking about the last year we feel gratitude for our customers, our employe...
01/02/2026

We wish you a healthy and prosperous 2026! Thinking about the last year we feel gratitude for our customers, our employees, our friends, and our dogs! Last month's annual rug sale and New Mexican lunch was a perfect example of the connections that bring us together. We've served thousands of customers across the Front Range and continue to look for ways to improve our services and expand our reach. Thank you for supporting Robert Mann Rugs.

What a day! Thank you to all who came out to our 25th Annual Sale last Saturday. ICYMI: Photographers and friends John B...
12/15/2025

What a day! Thank you to all who came out to our 25th Annual Sale last Saturday. ICYMI: Photographers and friends John Bonath and his son Casey were on hand to capture some of the best moments!

Address

2151 W. 56th Avenue
Denver, CO
80221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13032922522

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