Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Rug Experts in Charleston, SC
Since 1960, Rug Masters has been the Lowcountry's premier destination for Oriental and Persian rugs. Founded by Edward Shogry and continued by Vicki Kammeyer and her son Kurt, our family tradition dates back to 1912. We specialize in selling, cleaning, repairing, and appraising fine rugs, operating one of the few dedicated Oriental rug cleaning facilities in the United States. Our expertise spans traditional and contemporary designs, with a commitment to quality evident in our hand-knotted custom rugs and extensive in-stock selection.With over 6,500 rugs cleaned annually, we combine four generations of experience with state-of-the-art techniques to preserve the beauty and value of every rug entrusted to us. Our showroom features thousands of options across price ranges, emphasizing personalized service and deep product knowledge that has made us a trusted local authority on rugs for decades.
Services
Traditional Rugs
Contemporary Rugs
Custom Design Rugs
Rug Cleaning
Rug Repair
Rug Appraisal
Carpet Padding
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1912 with four generations of rug expertise
- Operate one of the few dedicated Oriental rug cleaning facilities in the US
- Offer hand-knotted custom rugs with materials like Tibetan wool and Chinese silk
- Maintain a 1,000+ rug inventory across all price ranges
- Provide expert appraisals from certified Lowcountry rug specialists
What people say
Brand new condition
Fair with prices
Incredibly friendly staff
Outstanding people
Great selection
Services
Traditional Rugs
Timeless handcrafted rugs featuring historical patterns and modern color palettes. Our collection includes replica museum pieces specifically adapted for coastal environments. These durable yet elegant rugs offer soft textures and faded patinas that complement traditional interiors while maintaining investment value through generations.
Rug Cleaning
Specialized hand-washing process for delicate rug materials using advanced equipment. Our facility cleans over 6,500 rugs annually with techniques preserving knot integrity and fiber quality. Services include pickup/delivery, deep stain removal, and odor elimination while maintaining rug structural integrity through controlled drying environments.
Custom Design Rugs
Fully customizable hand-knotted rugs tailored to specific dimensions and design preferences. Clients choose from premium materials including Tibetan wool, silk, and natural fibers with unlimited color and pattern options. Our designers create unique floor coverings that reflect personal style while ensuring durability and long-term value appreciation.
Rug Repair
Expert restoration of damaged Oriental rugs through fringe replacement, knot reweaving, and moth damage repair. Our specialists evaluate structural integrity and recommend appropriate restoration techniques to extend rug lifespan while maintaining original craftsmanship characteristics and preserving cultural value.
Rug Appraisal
Certified appraisal services determining rug authenticity, age, and market value. Our experts analyze weaving techniques, material composition, and design provenance to provide documented valuations for insurance, estate planning, or personal knowledge purposes using industry-standard evaluation criteria.
People
Vicki Kammeyer
Owner
Third-generation rug expert with decades of experience in Oriental and Persian rug evaluation and sales. Daughter of founder Edward Shogry, she continues the family legacy through expert consultations and maintaining Charleston's premier rug destination since 1989.
Kurt Kammeyer
Owner
Second-generation rug specialist working alongside his mother Vicki. Combines inherited expertise with modern business practices to maintain the family's leadership position in Charleston's rug industry through quality service and product knowledge.
Questions
What types of rugs do you sell?
We offer traditional Oriental/Persian rugs, contemporary designs with modern patterns, and custom-made rugs in various materials including wool, silk, and natural fibers.
Do you provide rug cleaning services?
Yes, we operate one of the premier rug cleaning facilities in the US using specialized hand-washing techniques for delicate materials with pickup/delivery options.
Can I get custom-sized rugs?
Our custom design service creates hand-knotted rugs to exact specifications including size, shape, color, and material preferences with unlimited design possibilities.
Are rug repairs available?
We specialize in Oriental rug repairs including fringe replacement, knot reweaving, and moth damage restoration with expert evaluation of repair options.
Do you offer appraisals?
Certified rug appraisals are available to determine authenticity, age, and market value for insurance or estate planning purposes using professional evaluation standards.
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