Tapis Boeuf founded in 1950 Free quote →

Family atelier · founded in 1950

Oriental rug cleaning and restoration in France Rugs & tapestries · by hand · since 1950

Tapis Boeuf is the family atelier for oriental rug cleaning and restoration in France — Persian rugs, antique carpets and fine tapestries, all by hand. Founded in 1950, our workshop in Sartrouville, 20 minutes from central Paris, offers free pickup and delivery.

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Over 75 years of expertise✦ Free quote within 48 hours✦ Free pickup and delivery✦ 2,500+ rugs restored✦ Family atelier founded in 1950✦

— I · Our craft

“Every rug tells a story — our craft is to preserve it.”

Founded in 1950, the Tapis Boeuf workshop practises traditional washing and careful hand restoration in Sartrouville, 20 minutes from central Paris. Patient, discreet, artisan work.

They entrusted us with their rugs

4.9 / 5 · 148 Google reviews

Reviews translated from French.

Alain DemaillyVisited May 2026

★★★★★

A real rejuvenation for our Hereke rug. Colours revived, edges restored, fringes redone — truly professional work. Alain and Josy

Michel BuntzVisited May 2026

★★★★★

After our house flooded, we entrusted our Persian rugs to Tapis Boeuf. We have no regrets — the result is superb. Françoise and Michel

Geneviève DupontVisited April 2026

★★★★★

Our rug has just come home looking brand new. A highly skilled team of true experts. We are delighted. Geneviève and Bernard

Michel ZinalVisited March 2026

★★★★★

Very careful fringe repair on my wool-and-silk Persian rug. A flawless result, with real respect for the materials and the craft. I recommend them without hesitation!

Ketty RoubieuVisited April 2026

★★★★★

My two silk rugs came home today. What a lovely surprise! Deep-cleaned, luminous and silky — like new. I recommend them 100%.

Olivier CarréVisited April 2026

★★★★★

Remarkable work by passionate people who give excellent advice. My rugs came back like new, their colours glowing. A company of rare excellence.

— II · Our commitment

Oriental rug cleaning and restoration in France:
a craft handed down since 1950.

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Artisan expertise

Four generations have passed down the same gestures: washing in clear water, mending by hand, rebuilding fringes and borders as they were first woven.

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Gentle methods

Mild soaps, natural brushes, clear water. No harsh chemicals ever touch your wool, silk or antique fibres.

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Complete peace of mind

Every rug is insured while in our care, photographed before and after, and returned with a certificate of intervention.

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— III · The workshop

Atelier Tapis Boeuf —
founded in 1950, by hand.

Founded in 1950, the atelier has remained family-run ever since. Four generations have shared the same gestures — same address, same standards, the same patient hands.

“Time, and patient hands, mend everything.” — A workshop saying, 1978
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Oriental rug cleaning and restoration in France — Persian rugs washed by hand at the Tapis Boeuf workshop in Sartrouville, 20 minutes from central Paris
Rug restoration detail — the cotton foundation of a Persian rug rewoven by hand, knot by knot
Master craftsman examining a Persian rug with a loupe — archive photograph, Tapis Boeuf

— IV · What we do

Rug cleaning and rug repair:
two crafts, one standard.

The heart of our atelier since 1950: traditional washing and hand repair for Persian and oriental rugs.

Speciality 01

Traditional cleaning,
by hand.

Every rug is washed by hand in clear water with mild soaps and natural brushes. Slow, controlled drying protects the fibre, revives the colours and returns the glow the rug had in its first year.

  • —Complete dusting before washing
  • —Clear water and mild soaps only
  • —Colours gently revived
  • —Controlled natural drying — 72 h
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Traditional hand washing of a Persian rug in clear water at the Tapis Boeuf workshop

The house method

Traditional hand washing

Repairing a Persian rug by hand, thread after thread, at the Tapis Boeuf atelier

A workshop gesture

Needle mending

Speciality 02

Repair,
stitch by stitch.

Torn fringes, worn borders, holes, burns, damaged pile — our restorers rebuild each area by needle, thread after thread, with absolute respect for the original work. Invisible mending that gives your rug decades more life.

  • —Fringes rebuilt like the originals
  • —Borders and edges repaired
  • —Holes, burns and tears mended
  • —Warp and weft strengthened
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Gothic millefleurs tapestry displayed with museum-grade mounting

Aubusson · Flanders · Gobelins

Caring for
tapestries

Since 1950, the atelier has cleaned and restored antique tapestries — by hand, thread after thread.

Tapestry cleaning Tapestry restoration

A rare savoir-faire

Tapestry cleaning and
tapestry restoration.

Aubusson · Flanders · Gobelins · antique kilims

Hand cleaning an antique tapestry in clear water with mild soaps at the Tapis Boeuf workshop

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First gesture · Washing

Cleaning, entirely by hand.

Complete dusting, then washing in clear water with mild soaps and natural brushes. Every dye is tested first, and each piece dries flat over several days. Cleaning an antique tapestry is nothing like washing a rug — the water is measured to the gram.

How we clean antique tapestries
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Tapestry restoration — invisible needle mending, thread by thread, on an antique verdure

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Second gesture · Mending

Mending by needle.

Fragile areas are rewoven invisibly, thread after thread, at the original density. Archive wools and silks, dyed in-house since 1950, allow repairs the eye can no longer find.

Our tapestry restoration in detail
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Gothic millefleurs tapestry in museum-grade mounting — princely court scene

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Final gesture · Display

Museum-grade mounting.

Reversible hanging systems, invisible from the front. Our work hangs in national museums and private collections alike, following strict preventive-conservation rules.

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— V · Where we work

The atelier comes to you, wherever you are.

Free pickup and delivery: we serve France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Every rug travels insured to our workshop in Sartrouville, 20 minutes from central Paris, and comes home within three to five weeks. In the capital, see how we handle rug cleaning in Paris and rug repair in Paris.

— Frequently asked questions

Your questions about
rug cleaning & restoration.

Straight answers from four generations of Tapis Boeuf craftsmen.

How much does oriental rug cleaning cost in France?
Oriental rug cleaning in France is priced per rug, based on its size, material and condition — there is no flat rate. Send us a few photos and we will return a detailed, no-obligation quote within 48 hours. Pickup and delivery are free throughout France.

Do you collect rugs outside the Paris region?
Yes — Tapis Boeuf offers free pickup and delivery across France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. Your rug travels fully insured, is cared for at our workshop in Sartrouville, 20 minutes from central Paris, and is returned directly to your door.

Can a very old or damaged rug still be restored?
Yes — almost any old or damaged rug can be restored, even after decades of wear. Worn fringes, frayed borders, holes, burns and moth damage are rebuilt by hand, thread after thread. A careful restoration protects — and often increases — the value of an antique rug.

Is hand washing safe for silk and antique rugs?
Yes — hand washing is the safest method for silk and antique rugs. We test every dye before washing, use clear water, mild soaps and natural brushes, then dry each piece flat under controlled conditions. No machines and no harsh chemicals ever touch your rug.

How long do rug cleaning and restoration take?
Rug cleaning takes three to five weeks including transport, and restoration takes two to eight weeks depending on the damage. Your detailed quote includes a precise timeline before any work begins, so you know exactly when your rug will come home.

— VI · Entrust us with your rug

Your rug
deserves the atelier.

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