Have gotten two items custom framed here and been very happy with the results both times. First…read moretime she suggested double matting and I was so happy I went with her recommendation! This time I did the same. I don't have a creative eye so their input was so helpful. Absolutely love how recent one came out and was very happy with how she was able to flatten out the picture which had spent decades in a cardboard tube dried out and mishandled.

Really great selection of works and beautiful frames (of course)…read more Can't thank them enough for the beautiful Philly art I got for my boyfriend for his birthday. The women in the shop are super pleasant and helpful and it's just a great neighborhood spot all around. Thanks so much!! Will def be coming back!

Parviz, the owner, is an absolutely incredible resource on Persia, its millennia of history, and…read moreimpressive cultural and artistic contributions. Artistry is manifest in both modern and antique Persian rugs and while the current political situation in Iran has attenuated some art, if you are discriminating and go with weavers for whom this art has been passed down for 4 or 5 centuries (particularly single-knotting) Persian carpets remain the pinnacle of hand-woven artwork that you can put to daily use. My wife and I both like hand-woven tapestries, e.g., we have a Two Grey Hills (Navaho) weaving on a wall. Curious, due to what Woven Treasures has on display in their front windows, we decided to go in to see what they might have in a runner. As a rule of thumb, I favor the colors and designs of carpets from Tabriz and Qum, and were very direct, specifying the dimensions and provenance (Tabriz, if possible) of what we were looking for, and Parviz, after selecting several Tabriz runners from a surprisingly large stock, provided a wealth of detail on each. We zeroed in on a stunning instance of what we had wanted and bought it. As it took a bit of time to prepare the carpet for transport, Parviz walked us through some of what he had and it dawned on me that he was more docent than merchant. The runner was a perfect fit for the corridor it was intended for, both artistically/aesthetically and dimensionally. Sadly, the third dimension had been neglected; a closet door that opens onto the corridor had a rather "tight" fit with the hardwood flooring. I had fallen hard for it, but its footprint limited its placement elsewhere in our flat. Reality coerced me into returning the runner, so while sad, I took its return as an opportunity to upgrade an area rug (Azerbaijan) we had in our home for more than 30 years. Again guided by Parviz, we did so with a rug woven in Isfahan that we're very happy with. We have a piece of art, which is a good value at any price.

Hmmmm. The owner is "special" in multiple ways, I suspect that is the rule throughout the carpet…read morebusiness. But I brought a treasured carpet to him for repair and for a princely sum he repaired it in two weeks.

Having previously used major retail outlets for framing, I wanted to give a local business a shot…read more Based on previous Yelp reviews and geographic convenience, I landed on Fairmount Framing. My experience was fairly brief but satisfying (that's what she said). My husband and I were serviced within 20 minutes. This included consultation on framing and type of glass. The owner has a keen eye for what looks good. We had our own ideas in mind, but he made a few suggestions to enhance the matting colors and frame selection. We weren't the only customers in the store, but he was able to work with each group simultaneously, but not disruptively for either group. Not being in a rush, the estimated ready date of under three weeks from drop off sounded perfect. The frames was ready as scheduled. As others noted, the prices were market standard. Ultimately, my posters came out beautifully framed and I was able to support a local business. Picture perfect.

The artwork alone at this store is impressive enough to make a stop to see…read more The framing work is top tier as well. You cannot go wrong with Fairmount Framing.

I was here to get three large pieces framed about 7/8 years ago. Awal did an excellent job then. I…read morewas very satisfied with the high quality and attention to detail. I recently purchased three additional pieces from travels to Europe and one piece I obtained from Nigeria. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my artwork. Awal is a good businessman. Kind, detailed and focused on helping you get the best frame a a great price for the quality. All framing is done in the shop, therefore the turnaround time is very good. My frames will be ready in under a week! I totally recommend Old City Art and Framing above any other business in the Philadelphia area.

Couldn't be happier with my experience! The owner was incredibly friendly and helpful in…read morerecommending /selecting the mats and frames. I dropped the prints off on a Saturday and I got a call Sunday morning that they were ready for pickup. Pricing was very affordable. Nothing but great things to say. We all need to support small businesses like these.

My daughter and I stopped by P&P because I saw the business on Instagram. I'm so happy that we…read morestopped by. I loved the vibe, you felt welcomed. Everyone greeted us with a smile and hello. I bought two plants and potters. The selection was great and the value of items was good. I love that they support other black owned businesses as well. I was in my HAPPY place. Next time I would like to check out the cafe. Cherron the owner is so nice. They sell so much more than plants like candles, incense, shirts, jewelry, stickers, etc. from black owned vendors. I will definitely be back!

Good coffee and a quiet place to work and enjoy the plants that are also for sale…read more Candy

My friend brought sone material she'd gotten from her trip her to get stretched and framed. Daniel…read moregave such excellent customer service working with my friend, and giving her creative ideas on how to frame her material. The shop is so nice full of artist items. The price was very reasonable he quoted my friend.

Dan was very helpful and knowledgeable! Did an amazing job with the framing and removing some of…read morethe warping. Will definitely be bringing more things down the road

WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! One of the weirdest and most disturbing experiences I've ever had with a…read morebusiness.***** Craig, The timeline speaks for itself. I raised a legitimate concern about not receiving the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for. No refund was issued. My husband called you. Instead of simply resolving the matter, you first chose to complain about me. He immediately redirected the conversation to the actual issue. Only after that conversation was the refund processed. That refund should have been issued when I first contacted you--not after my husband had to intervene. The refund doesn't change my experience. It confirms it. Craig & Laura, It's astonishing that I had to involve my husband--who is also an attorney--just to get you to agree to refund a simple $36 knitting lesson. That says far more about your customer service than it does about me. The real irony is that none of this was ever about a hug. It was about the one-on-one knitting lesson I paid for and did not receive. Instead of addressing that legitimate concern, you chose to manufacture an entirely different controversy. You created every bit of this unnecessary drama--not me. Had you simply listened, acknowledged my concern, and handled it professionally from the start, this review would never have existed. Reputation platforms exist for exactly this reason: so prospective customers can see how businesses respond when something goes wrong. If I treated my own clients the way you treated me, I wouldn't have any. For a yarn shop, it's ironic how completely this situation unraveled. Pun intended. UPDATE - July 9, 2026 My husband, who is also an attorney, spoke with Craig yesterday. During that conversation, Craig agreed to refund the $36 lesson to my credit card because I did not receive the one-on-one instruction I paid for. As of today, however, my credit card company has no record of that refund being processed. If Jason truly had an issue with a goodbye or thank-you hug, why was it never mentioned during the year and a half I took lessons with him? The irony is that I was the one who brought it up--not Jason, not Craig, not Laura. I mentioned it only because Jason's behavior during my last lesson in June, was so unusually cold and distant that I was trying to understand what had changed. Instead of addressing my actual concern--that I didn't receive the lesson I paid for--CRAIG made the hug the issue. Frankly, asking me to return to the shop to collect my refund after everything that has transpired is incredibly tone-deaf. I came to you with a legitimate concern about the quality of a paid lesson. Instead of discussing that concern, you turned the conversation into a circus over a goodbye hug I had given Jason after a previous lesson simply to thank him for his help. Your handling of this situation has been astonishingly unprofessional. You ignored my actual concern, manufactured an issue where none existed, agreed to issue a refund but failed to follow through, and then expected me to return to your shop after the way I was treated. I've shared this story with numerous people in the knitting community without mentioning your names or the name of your shop. More than once, people immediately knew exactly which shop I was referring to. Apparently, your reputation precedes you. ORIGINAL REVIEW L Only at Loop could a knitting lesson turn into an episode of Seinfeld. Elaine Benes is nodding in solidarity with me. I contacted the shop because the knitting lesson I paid for was dramatically different from every lesson before it. In previous lessons, Jason sat with me, helped me understand patterns, answered my questions, and provided the one-on-one instruction I had paid for. During my last lesson, however, much of the time was spent straightening shelves and putting away yarn while I repeatedly had to call him over for help. That was my concern. I mentioned the hug only because I was trying to understand Jason's sudden change in demeanor. If it had truly been an issue, why had it never been mentioned during any of my previous lessons? I contacted the owners because I believed I had not received the lesson I paid for and requested a refund. Instead of addressing that concern, the conversation became about Loop being "a place of business" and why employees shouldn't be hugged. The quality of my lesson was never meaningfully discussed. My original concern was never addressed. Unfortunately, the owners' handling of a straightforward customer concern overshadowed what had otherwise been positive experiences. It's also worth mentioning that much of the exact same yarn sold at Loop can be purchased at other local yarn shops for substantially less. I came to Loop to learn to knit--not to find myself in an episode of Seinfeld. Yet somehow, a conversation about the quality of a paid knitting lesson became a discussion about hugs. P.S. If Elaine Benes had been in that conversation, I'm pretty sure she'd have been on my side.

I used to live in the area and loved Loop. As a crocheter, I'm losing interest fast! Yes they offer…read morecrochet classes but the projects are what my granny would make for me and boring compared to the knitting classes. Also, their Loop brand of yarns only tells you the size knitting needles to use & doesn't include the crochet hook size. When you ask staff what size hook they just look blankly. Finally: If I get one more email (which I'm about to delete off my list) about all the knitting projects you can use their yarn for I'm gonna scream! I'm over loop & would rather give my money to an all inclusive yarn store.

I had been wanting to frame several things, and I wanted to go local, so I came here to check…read morethings out. WOW! I am not always great at figuring out what looks good. Elaine did such a great job of making me feel comfortable and she gave me such good suggestions while making sure it was always something I wanted and liked and could afford. She offered all the options and price points. This business is a gem in Philadelphia. I will be having several more things framed here soon!

Spectacular service and product. Elaine and her staff are fantastic. So happy with the frames.read more