Since I travel the Globe, to worn strife areas, looking for surplus equipment, I have accumulated my share of worldly artifacts belonging, of course, to another World. Some of those include Persian rugs, found where else, but Persia. And recently when I needed one of those acquisitions trimmed and cleaned, where else to go, but Baseer's in Larchmont. First of all, people come to me because of my deep knowledge of surplus equipment and the market value for key components needed to launch insurrections. And people go to Baseer's because of their knowledge of the finely woven market. But here's another even better reason to go. It's a family business. And the best businesses are a family business. Your first time being there you may see Baseer's wife. May even see their kids studying and talking. And then what you should also know that you won't learn in an ad or elsewhere is that Baseer goes the extra mile. When I called late on a Saturday after he had left the store and closed it, when I was in need of the carpet for that evening, Baseer heard it in my voice and went back, got my trimmed and cleaned carpet and brought it to my home. Wow. Now that's Customer Service at its's best. Not some 1-800 treatment. It's like, when I asked my friend, if the Chinese takeout restaurant down the block from his store was any good? He said, "I don't know. But the same family has been running it for more than 10 years, so it must be pretty good." And that's all you need to know about Baseer's Rugs. The same family run store. For Years. In Larchmont. read more

I took three Persian rugs to this store for cleaning. Two came out fine, but one was returned with ripples (see picture). I left the rug on the floor for a few weeks hoping the ripples would settle, but they did not. I asked Baseer to take a look and fix the issue, but he denied that the rippling had anything to do with the washing--which is simply not true, as the rug was perfectly fine beforehand. He then charged me an additional $175 to "fix" the rug, but he was unable to do so. The rug still has ripples, and now it is also stretched out of shape (see pictures). When I confronted him about the poor quality of work, instead of taking responsibility, he repeatedly accused me of lying, raised his voice, and even said he never works with people of my background and nationality. This was despite the fact that I had already paid for his poor service and was only voicing a legitimate concern about customer service. To be fair, Baseer's prices are reasonable, but that is probably the only positive thing about his business. Unfortunately, the rug in question had deep sentimental value for us, and now it has been ruined. All he did was accuse me of lying while charging me for services he did not properly deliver. Absolutely terrible customer service. Stay away at all costs. read more

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My experience with Baseer has been nothing but superb -- because of his professionalism, his focus on serving his clients, his talents and the quality of his work, and his reasonable pricing. It all started when Basser answered his work phone at 9pm on a Friday night two weeks ago (I had planned to leave him a message). He took my info and called me back the next morning, as arranged. When Baseer came to my home the following Monday afternoon, we focused on two rugs - a small silk handmade Turkish that was in need of deep cleaning only and a 50-year old, 9'x14' green and ivory Indo-Chinese medallion rug. This rug was severely and unevenly faded, had damage on a small border area due to resting under a heavy upholstered chair, a few 1-inch "pock marks" in ivory areas of the rug, and badly "eaten-up" and uneven fringe. . He worked with me on an approach that would bring the large rug back to life - stunning and "whole' but, per my preference, showing small imperfections of age. And would keep the price in a range I was willing to spend at this point in time. After showing me some interim pictures post-repair, I realized it would be insane not to spend a little more to re-fringe the rug. Both rugs were back on my floors the following Monday afternoon and laid down by Baseer and his lovely wife, Veda. Already, I've gotten several "ooohs and aahs" from the small number of people who have seen the rugs. Baseer left last Monday afternoon with one more rug - a Chinese English Garden woolen runner that hadn't been cleaned since I bought it in 1991/92. The pictures Beseer sent this morning, after it was cleaned, show such bright colors that it almost looks like a different rug. And it also looks new, since he also re-fringed it. In addition to being a delightful individual, Baseer is very knowledgeable and talented (he does some of the detailed color restoration himself). He loves his work, has a sharp and artistic eye, and believes that he does well when his work makes his customers happy. All this at very fair and reasonable prices. What more could I ask for? read more

I had three oriental rugs which had become aged over time. Baseer provided fringe replacement and new bindings with a deep clean and a redyeing of worn sections that returned them to excellent condition. Abdul was very knowledgeable about the types of rug and what was needed to bring them back to life. Having researched many vendors I found Baseer service to be both professional and outstanding. The value of the service was commensurate with the pricing and well worth the investment in the refurbishing of the rugs. I also purchased two area rugs from Baseer which were heirloom quality with certificates of authenticity for insurance and resale purposes. Should you want to have the highest degree of craftmanship Baseer's staff provides the goods. I highly recommend this vendor. read more

I have taken our rugs to Baseer for cleaning and in some cases restoration. One antique Hamadan, which we have had for several decades, required complicated reweaving for a section that had been damaged. They did a fantastic job on that restoration, and if anyone were to examine that rug today they would be hard-pressed to determine which section of the rug had been rewoven. read more

I found Basheer's collection of old and new rugs to be extensive. He is very knowledgeable and was extremely patient with me as I decided which rugs and for which rooms in my new home. I would recommend that you visit his store (if you can), talk to him and look at his extensive collection on his website. read more

I have had a rug cleaned here and also purchased a rug here. Both experiences were excellent. The owner appraised my rug for free before cleaning it and explained a bit about its history, based on technique and pattern (which tracked with the provenance as I had known it). The rug looks much better after a deep clean at a decent price. Pet stains and yellowing gone. I went back the day after I had my rug cleaned to purchase another rug for my bedroom. It was a bit on impulse, but I'd tried out a few modern rugs and nothing felt right, and I'd loved seeing the showroom pieces when I picked up my cleaned rug. The quality of the modern rugs that I had ordered online and tried was seriously lacking, yet they were nearly the same price as the heirloom piece I was able to purchase out of inventory at Baseer! It it so worth it to purchase a wool, hand-knotted "forever" rug that is naturally stain resistant and lacks chemicals, instead of a trendy, machine made piece that emits VOCs and is sold at an absurd markup. I can't believe I'd forgotten that, but it can be intimidating to think about purchasing an heirloom rug I guess. BUT it's just impossible to argue with the beauty, service, value and quality I've received from this store. Baseer is such a gem of a store and run by the nicest people. read more

Baseer shortened a handwoven oriental rug and re-binded by hand the intricate original border to the shortened rug. It's was a complicated job and the results were excellent. Baseer takes pride in his work and it shows in his craftsmanship. I will be returning to Baseer for alternations to a couple other fine rugs I own. read more

My 110 year old came back better then new. Baseer truly did a miracle fixing the hand made Oriental rug. I am so happy. This is the center piece of my home. TY Baseer for your hard work and your talent. R read more

We've engaged Baseer to clean our rugs again. The first time was for some antique rugs we found that were in rough shape. He did an amazing job on both rugs. Recently, we were able to find some new rugs on an amazing sale only because they had stains and a lot of dirt on them. Baseer was our fist call and again did a fantastic job. Well worth having him clean and prep these rugs. Finally, he was also super meticulous and careful picking up and delivering the rugs. He even helped us move furniture around and made sure we liked the orientation and layout of how we placed the rugs. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again for any future rug needs. read more

I have used Baseer's Rug cleaning for years. He picks up the larger ones. Returns them in beautiful condition. A perfectionist. Thank you Baseer again!! read more

Baseer has excellent and beautiful rugs. Every single one is so unique. I love shopping here because I know everything is one of a kind. Baseer was so patient with my husband and I and showed us many rugs. He would carry things, out, unroll them, let us look at them closely and compare each piece. He really gave us so much attention and care in picking out one of a kind pieces. He let us look at how they fit in our home and bring back the pieces that did not fit, which put me at ease in making a big purchase and a big design decision for our home. I love the pieces that we took home with us! I would recommend going here to check out these truly unique and beautiful pieces Baseer has curated. Absolutely the best in NYC and Westchester! read more

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Again, Baseer worked yet another miracle, restoring my damaged Nain carpet to its original glory. I am ever amazed -- and grateful -- that he has such expertise and deep understanding of what a client -- and what a carpet -- needs! This man is The BEST! read more

We have purchased several rugs and have had several our antique rugs cleaned and repaired by Baseer Oriental Rugs. Their work and customer service is excellent. We highly recommend them. read more

We just had 6 rugs cleaned and repaired, and we could not be happier with the results. Three of the rugs were antique, and Baseer took the greatest care with them. He has an incredible eye and experience and does phenomenal work. I feel pleasure every time that I look at these new-looking rugs in my home! Also, I will add that Baseer is an absolute pleasure to work with -- so professional and attentive. read more

Baseer has been my "go-to" person for Oriental rugs for years. At my current home, he helped me select the perfect rugs for each room. I selected several possibilities and he brought them to my house where I got to choose the right one for each space! He also help me find what worked best. In addition, he cleans and repairs Oriental rugs with craftsmanship not found anywhere else. Plus the rugs that I buy from him do not lose value if they are maintained properly. So I have traded in rugs over the years with him when I moved. I cannot say enough good things about Baseer. If you love Oriental and Persian rugs, you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't check out Baseer Oriental Rugs in Larchmont!! read more