Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Rug & Textile Restoration Experts in Albuquerque
Since 1996, Textival Rug & Textile WRKSHP has provided world-class cleaning and restoration services for oriental rugs, Navajo textiles, and ethnographic textiles. Our team combines meticulous craftsmanship with decades of experience to preserve the artistic, cultural, and investment value of handmade textiles. We specialize in hand-washing, color run removal, restorative techniques, and non-allergenic processes tailored to fragile materials. With a focus on personalized service, we cater to collectors, dealers, and homeowners nationwide, offering free estimates, convenient pickup/delivery in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and secure shipping.Our staff includes experts in dyeing, spinning, appraisal, and conservation, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality and care. Backed by partnerships with leading galleries and designers, we maintain a reputation for excellence in textile preservation.
Services
Rug Cleaning
Textile Restoration
Spot Cleaning
Color Run Removal
Appraisals
Pickup/Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of specialized expertise in textile conservation.
- Our team includes certified restorers with advanced degrees in textile arts.
- Free, no-obligation estimates for all cleaning and restoration projects.
- Nationwide shipping and secure handling for high-value textiles.
- Proven success in removing pet stains, color runs, and antique restoration.
What people say
Incredible job
Meticulous care
Highly recommend
Excellent workmanship
Complete confidence
Services
Rug Cleaning
Our hand-washing techniques are tailored to each rug's material, dye type, and condition. We remove particulate matter, use water-based solutions, and ensure complete drying to eliminate allergens. Navajo rugs receive specialized care due to unstable dyes and fragile weaves, with high success rates for stain removal and color restoration.
Textile Restoration
We perform re-weaving, edge stabilization, and custom dyeing for damaged textiles. Our team uses acid dyes for lasting colorfastness and develops invisible joining techniques for Navajo rug restoration. Large-scale projects can be handled through our secure international facility.
Color Run Removal
Specialized processes address color bleeding and pet stains in Navajo textiles. Our experts use controlled wet-washing methods to reverse yellowing and staining while preserving delicate fibers. This service requires experienced professionals to prevent further damage.
Appraisals
Our staff provides expert evaluation of handmade textiles' artistic, cultural, and financial value. Services include identification, condition analysis, and documentation for insurance or sale purposes, performed by specialists with decades of experience.
Pickup/Delivery
We offer free local pickup and delivery in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on scheduled days. Nationwide shipping is available with secure packaging and handling for valuable textiles, ensuring safe transport to and from our facility.
People
Rufus Cohen
Owner
With over 30 years of experience, Rufus Cohen specializes in Navajo textile restoration and oriental rug repair. He founded Textival in 1997 after working in San Francisco, New York, and Santa Fe, developing techniques for color run removal and re-weaving.
Molly Zimmer
Textile Artist
Molly Zimmer holds an MFA from UNM and specializes in Navajo rug restoration. As an accomplished textile artist, she contributes advanced weaving techniques and artistic insight to complex restoration projects.
Bill Condit
Restoration Specialist
With 25+ years in the field, Bill Condit manages sales, restoration, and installation of oriental rugs. His expertise spans both historical preservation and modern textile care techniques.
Kayla Paul
Senior Restorer
Kayla Paul leads Navajo rug restoration, developing specialized programs for hand-carding, spinning, and joining techniques. She ensures seamless integration of new materials with antique textiles.
Celestino CrowHill
Master Washer
Celestino CrowHill oversees all washing stages, combining traditional methods with modern precision. His expertise ensures thorough cleaning while maintaining the structural integrity of delicate textiles.
Questions
What types of rugs do you specialize in?
We specialize in oriental rugs, Navajo textiles, southwestern decorative rugs, and ethnographic textiles.
Do you offer pickup and delivery services?
Yes, we provide free pickup and delivery in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on specified days.
How are cleaning prices determined?
Pricing depends on size, material fragility, and restoration complexity, with Navajo rugs requiring specialized care.
Can you restore heavily damaged textiles?
Yes, our team performs re-weaving, edge stabilization, and custom dyeing for damaged pieces.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes, we offer free estimates via email with photos or in-person inspections.
