The store has many, many beautiful carpets. The owner shared the origins of some of the rugs that caught our eye. Happy with our selection-it looks beautiful and feels so comfortable under the feet! read more

DO NOT USE THIS STORE!!! Not only did he ruin a handmade rug made by my mother. He lied about it. The colors have bled into each other and the backing. .It had been cleaned before and was fine. I dropped off 2 hand punched rugs made by my now deceased mom in November. First they said they were not ready. Then when I called, he said only one was ready. Come next week Well he had RUINED THE OTHER ONE!! Absolutely ruined, my mother's work gone. And he Lied that it wasn't ready .. they had ruined it.. No apology offered. What does Sufism say about lying? Now all the rich colors are pastels, and areas have bled from one to the other. It also stinks of vinegar where I assume they were trying to keep the color. A corner rosette is practically scrubbed off DO NOT USE THIS SHOP . II am angry and brokenhearted., my mothers work and warmth ruined. read more

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I will never know. So I am new to Boston and have some valuable-to-us oriental rugs that need cleaning and am investigating different companies as I'd like to know more about the range of prices and cleaning/treating methods and need to pick one to go with going forward. The person I spoke with on the phone said that he couldn't give an estimate without seeing the rug and offered to come to our home to give an estimate it at no charge. To be fair to him, I told him that I was collecting information from several companies (due diligence), and I wanted to give full disclosure about that. He was apparently upset and questioned me why I would call him if I had other estimates in line and said his client base was loyal for 44 years and wished me luck. So no service unless I commit beforehand or lead him on dishonestly. read more

Noor Oriental Rugs is the best in the business for rug cleaning services and customer service. I came to Noor with a large handmade rug that needed to be cleaned and Mr Noor did an excellent job! I was impressed with the thoroughness of his cleaning process and its use of green cleaning techniques. Overall, I would recommend Noor Oriental Rugs to anyone needing the rug assistance of an expert. read more

Avoid. Awful experience. Saw good reviews and trusted them, my mistake. Took three oriental rugs there was quoted an extortionate price to clean them, but trusting the reviews thought, let me try this. He was also keen to mend another large rug that I did not bring in, but I thought, if he does a good job... paid a hefty deposit of 60% of final payment. I was promised the carpets would be ready 3 weeks later. Three weeks came, I emailed to ask when I could expect them. No response. Emailed again, he said he was traveling - this now the week he said the carpets would be ready. Does this mean his entire operation shuts down when he travels and why did he say my carpets would be ready in a week he knew he would be traveling. I asked him. No answer. I said I no longer wanted him to touch my carpets and that he should immediately refund me and deliver the carpets back to me on his return. He said he would deliver, no word about the refund. Two days later I asked where my refund was. No response. On the day he said he would deliver, by mid-afternoon I called the cops. They offered to go there then, but I was across town. I finished what I was doing and drove to his business, my carpets were where I had left them. Untouched. He offered no apology, no explanation. A staff member cut a check for me. Another loaded the carpets back into my car. I do not know what his real business is, but it is not carpets. Avoid. read more

I do not recommend this place and would strongly caution anyone going here. I brought a 7'x4' oriental rug for cleaning. The owner wanted to charge me $650 to clean the rug and over $3,000 to fix the rug. Absolutely insane. "What do you use to protect from moths?" "Vinegar." He will look at you, size you up, and if he thinks you know nothing about rugs, he'll take you for whatever he can. I got my rug cleaned for a fraction of the price elsewhere. Read reviews carefully to find those written by actual customers. This place is a scam. read more

Mr. Noor is a very kind, attentive, and generous soul. If you are in need of any rug services or want to own the most beautiful rug ever, please come to him! The service is excellent all around, from great work to great hospitality. read more

Noor is a beautiful store with a wide variety of stunning rugs in all shapes and sizes. Mo, the owner is the nicest person and you will most definitely become friends when you meet him. I'm a super indecisive person and Sarah, who works there, was so kind and helpful in showing me any and every rug she thought I may like. The friendly service here is unbeatable and I'm in love with the rugs I chose. Every style they have is gorgeous and they restore rugs to such a great condition they're really beautiful. I love the people here and would recommend this store to anyone. read more

Noor Oriental Rugs - Beautiful round oriental rug - Carpeting Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Noor Rugs is a wonderful place to buy beautiful rugs and also the owner, Mo Nouraee, is a serious philanthropist. He runs Sufi Service, a great organization that helps homeless and other people in need. He has also donated gorgeous rugs to the rug sale of my non-profit Healthy Tomorrow, that works to stop FGM in Mali (StopExcision.net). read more

I spent time in the spring of 1970 helping a merchant expert in antique rugs, Mr. Zemaroodian, sell fine tribal carpets in the Shiraz Bazaar. I learned the respect and affection that people have for carpets, often their only furniture. When we came to Mo Nooraee's shop, he offered us tea and sat to talk to us with his assistant. I knew he was a carpet person, and more generally a sage. When we received our carpets back from cleaning and repair, he turned over our Nain city carpet to show me the reknotting he had done. I could not actually see the repair the work was so fine. Mr. Nooraee is a teacher and artist. The work is expensive, he will give an estimate for free, but if you love your carpets as I do, it is worth it. read more

Bright red and ivory. Floral with a central medal. This beautiful rug from Kazvin (also spelled Qazvin) was a gift to me from Mr. Noor. Gifting or donating is an ancient practice that is encouraged and practiced in different cultures and spiritual traditions. This practice pervades the interpersonal, business, and spiritual aspects of Mr. Noor's life. Donations from Mr. Noor and Noor Oriental Rugs (Noor) most often come in the form of rugs, treasures that are embedded in his professional and personal life. During the one-year period that I have worked with Mr. Noor at Noor Oriental Rugs, I have seen him donating rugs to different organizations and individuals across the United States. Some of the organizations include The Salvation Army, Boomerangs, and Fenway Health. Last week, I saw him hand-pick three rugs and take to Cambridge Meditation Center. He has shipped rugs as donations to Hawaii and Texas, with the cost of shipping and delivery of these gifts all borne by him and Noor Oriental Rugs. And last year a lady visited Noor, requesting a rug for an Afghan family that had recently immigrated to the United States. Where do these rugs come from? Most of these treasures are donated to Noor by individuals and families. They are very often family treasures passed down through generations. Originally woven in countries such as Iran, India, Afghanistan, and Turkey, these rugs are ornamented with cultural symbols, animals, or trees and plants. For families, these treasures are sources of stories told with nostalgia, sentimentality, and fondness. Some of these stories speak of a recently passed away grandparent, a happy wedded life that now is but a past, or a childhood filled with play, creativity, and imagination. As these treasures are passed down to others, I believe they will continue to live more stories. read more

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Such great person and helpful staff. We have our rug cleaned and like other reviews it came better than new. ( as Persian rugs gets softer and better as they age) They have charity work next to their business which is helping people in need with food and business attire. It's nice to support a local business with high quality which is giving back to society. Well done Mr. Nooraie. read more

The gentleman that's in charge of the place is such a pleasure to talk to. I went in to inquire about the services they provide and was just amazed at how devoted this man is to his work by how he spoke about it. The people that work there are also very sweet and helpful. The place inside is so beautiful with all the different rugs and also, so very CLEAN!!! read more

Almost 20 years ago, I walked into Noor Oriental Rugs in Cambridge, looking for an authentic and beautiful oriental rug for my living room. When I arrived, I was greeted by the store's owner, Mo Nooraee, and before I knew it we were seated in comfortable chairs, chatting , surrounded by piles of beautiful rugs. I chose a stunning 4x6 Persian which has provided me and my home with two decades of warmth, beauty and serenity. I brought my rug back to Mr. Noorae last Fall for cleaning and repair and he did a meticulous, professional job, restoring the vibrant colors and patterns to their original glory. Jon W. Cambridge, MA read more

Mr. Noor has several decades of experience with hand made rugs. His business offers a cleaning service and they pay very careful attention to maintaining the quality of the carpets. He and his small team also sell carpets. In addition to extensive familiarity with carpets from different regions of Central Asia, Mr. Noor is very hospitable, consistently offering hot tea and a chocolate at each visit. This is the place to go for high quality expertise and care of Oriental carpets! read more

Mr. Nooraee is a master of all things carpet: fabric, color, weaving, cleaning. He repaired two valuable rugs for us. Both required reweaving damaged areas. His work was invisible, even though I knew where that work had been done. As with many experts, his work is costly and requires time. If you have the resources and want the job done well, I certainly recommend him to you. read more

The selection of antique Persian rugs was not as extensive as other retail stores, however, we had no problem selecting 2 large Sarouk rugs and a smaller Afghan rug. These rugs were woven in the late 19th century using natural dyes which do not run or fade. Each was washed using "green" shampoo and restored to near new conditions. The process is time consuming, but the rugs were delivered and "installed" by Mr Mo Noorae and Sarah. We are delighted with the product quality and customer service. Both Mo and Sarah are very knowledgeable about rug design and repair and we've had pleasant interactions, always served with tea and a sweet. read more

We had a oriental rug that was in need of a good cleaning. Since it was purchased at Noon Oriental Rugs we decided to have them clean it too. They did not disappoint. The rug was cleaned with green shampoo and looks fantastic. The colors are so vibrant again. What a difference a good cleaning makes in a rug. We are so happy with the job Mr. Nooraee for our rug. read more

I have a beautiful Turkish woven rug that had not been cleaned in way way too long. The colors in the pattern are light. I looked on the web as I knew I wanted to find a company that would wash the rug in the traditional manner. And I found Noor Oriental Rugs! Mr. Noor is very knowledgeable and shares that knowledge. We sat and talked and sipped our tea. And when we returned weeks later to pick up the rug I could not believe how beautiful it looked - as if the color had been lifted - I didn't remember the rug ever looking that good (probably because so many years had past!). I would highly recommend Noor for excellent service and care, of both his customers and their carpets. read more

A precious weaving, a sentimental piece my mother left me, had been neglected for years. At Noor Oriental Rugs, they lovingly, painstakingly cleaned it and attached a backing w rings so it can be hung horizontally. I am delighted w the final result! Noor is the best! read more

One of my rugs got stained on a Friday afternoon. I called Noor and they immediately came over and took the rug. They did a superb job cleaning it and were very responsive to my time constraints to return it quickly. I was totally impressed with their knowledge, professionalism, skill and customer service. Although pricey it is well worth it given all of the above. That rug and 2 others came back looking like new.I highly recommend them and will only use them for future cleanings. read more

I am happy to give a great review for Mo and his business! Not only did they clean and repair my two favorite huge rugs, they completed the job faster than expected. I was wary to try a new place with value of my rugs, but I couldn't be happier with the result! Also, I hope you are ready to talk, because Mo will sit with you and talk about business, life, and his charity, as well as serve you hot chai tea, chocolates, and sometimes homemade Belgian waffles :) great overall experience and I have already gotten many compliments on my "new" rugs! A bit pricy, but you pay for quality. read more

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Our Oriental rugs were so abused with kids and dogs that I didn't expect much from just cleaning. I was astonished when the rugs came back not only clean but soft and the colors completely restored. read more

We had a lovely large Persian rug that we no longer could use because we were downsizing our home. I called Noor to see if we could donate it. They were very responsive and courteous. They came the same day and took it. It was great to find a new home for it. read more

I took my rug for cleaning to Noor Oriental Rugs based on other reviews I read, which were overwhelmingly positive. I wasn't disappointed. Talking with Mr. Noor it was clear that he is an expert at what he does, as well as being a kind and caring individual. He assessed the condition of my rug and explained the entire cleaning process, graciously offering tea, so like the experience when we first purchased the rug many years ago in the Middle East. It was a great pleasure to do business with him. I also learned of his charitable activities, which only confirmed for me that this is a business I want to patronize. And the rug now looks beautiful! It had moth damage, but I was not prepared to have it repaired at the time it was cleaned. I will now have him do the repairs, and will always heartily recommend this business to others. Thank you, Mr. Noor! read more

The rug I brought to be cleaned was quite dirty and suffered from dog accidents. Mr Noor carefully explained the process of cleaning the rug. The rug came back looking fantastic and odor free. The colors are vibrant. I could not be more pleased with the quality of the work. Mr Noor is charming and a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and is dedicated to his craft. Alice Stevens read more

I never in my life imagined that I could have an oriental rug. Mr. Noor made it possible and also the most joyful and meaningful experience. You can tell that he genuinely values each customer, and he makes great jokes too! read more

While I do suspect that quality work is likely from Noor rugs, I am certain that the pricing is both not consistent and very overpriced. I suggest comparison shopping. read more

From the first time I called Noor Oriental Rugs to ask about having our rugs cleaned, our family has been blessed by the connection. Mr. Nooraee and I became quick friends, drawn to the spirit of joy and love for neighbor that we found in each other. Over the years, we have developed a deep, unconditional friendship, built over shared cups of tea and meals, some of them served during the Sufi Service brunch or volunteer times, and others in celebration of our birthdays or holiday celebrations. We always laugh together, enjoying life and wonderful hospitality, and our friendship has formed a cornerstone in my family, for my son and me and our extended family. Mr. Noorae has been a very dear friend whom we can always count on, as well as a generous mentor to my teenage son, to whom he has given not only his first volunteer and employment experiences, but also the gift of a remarkable, hand-knotted Persian rug that we will treasure for many years. We know that this love we share is in part because we have extended our friendship to "the forgotten people", i.e. the homeless. As the Founder of the Sufi Service Committee says, "Every moment is precious and we should do our best to make the most of the present moment..." We are so grateful for this relationship. And each time I enter my son's room, I feel a sense of comfort and gratitude as I walk on that beautiful rug! read more

We brought a carpet runner to Noor, not knowing anything about the process of true natural carpet cleaning. We were greeted like royalty, seated and served tea and chocolate truffles. He gave us a history on the type of carpet (Tibetan) we have, it's intrinsic value etc. We were advised of every step of the cleansing process etc. More than anything is the feeling of serenity while sitting amongst the most beautiful carpets I have ever seen. They all have a story to tell. There were no questions that went unanswered. Upon picking up the carpet we were pleasantly surprised at how new and refreshed it it looked and felt. We we were also given at no charge a new cut to size rug pad. Thank you Noor Carpet. read more

We had three beautiful silk rugs that we purchased in India about a decade ago. One of them had been damaged, unfortunately. About an inch of one edge separated in a couple of places because a chair had been run back and forth over it. We brought all three rugs to Noor Oriental Rugs to be cleaned, and to have the damaged rug repaired. Mr. Noor set our expectations about how long it would take to clean and repair, and he beat that time by at least a month. As for the repair, we can't even tell where it was. All three rugs look like new. We're very happy with everything Mr. Noor has done. read more

Noor Oriental Rugs is run by a gentleman and a scholar:Mo Nooare, the person who runs it, actually gave me a rug, for free, out of the generosity of his heart! When I was there, I could see how hard his staff work, and how much love and care goes into the entire operation, cleaning his rugs. I give this place 5 stars and would recommend it to anyone who wants their rugs to be cleaned by the best, someone who cares. read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Noor. Their work is exquisite. I brought in a rug that has been in my family for 30 years. It had been sitting in my garage for the past year, and I thought there was little chance the rug could ever be revived given its condition. At Noor, all of the rugs are hand cleaned, and I was astounded at the difference this makes when I picked the rug up. The rug I brought home looks like the rug my parents bought 30 years ago. It shines in vibrant colors I haven't seen in it for years. It reminds me of my childhood. I thought that would be impossible. The quality of the work at Noor alone is enough to merit my five star rating, but I was blown away even more by Mohammed, Noor's owner. He is not only an expert on oriental rugs and a genuinely warm person, but he is also passionately devoted to serving the Boston community through charity work. For him, running Noor and being involved in charity initiatives go hand and hand, and part of every dollar that comes in through Noor is put straight into his charity work to help the homeless and impoverished communities in the Boston area. I am beyond grateful to Mohammed for restoring something so nostalgic to me to its former glory, but I am even more grateful for the opportunity to have met someone running a business that improves my community. read more

I went in to discuss a rug cleaning and purchasing a new rug. Once we got past the faux-friendliness of the owner, his rudeness was unbelievable and shocking. So insulting. I wouldn't go back for a going out of business clearance sale. read more

Mo Nooraee, the owner, is the most wonderful man to do business with. As other reviewers have written, his business hours are not the most convenient. That aside, I highly recommend Mo and Noor Oriental Rugs read more

Noor did an excellent job on washing a rug that had been abused (peed on, etc.) Now I can't tell which part was once so dirty.

We had an Oriental rug we decided to replace, and wanted to donate it so that someone else could enjoy it. Noor Oriental Rugs came to our house. They were very helpful in removing it from our house and loading it into their car. They came exactly on time and were very friendly and professional. I could not be happier with their services. read more

I brought two area rugs to Noor Oriental Rugs for cleaning, not particularly valuable,but of nostalgic value to me and mine. They showed multiple "decorations"from grandchildren's accidents. When you come to visit the store, you better not be in a hurry, but what nice experience: you are treated to some old-fashioned Sufi curtesies with a nice cup of tea, while getting familiarized with the time-honored cleaning methods that your rugs will encounter. Three weeks late, I got my rugs back, looking like new, cleaned and their backing repaired. what an outstanding job! THANK YOU Mo Nooraee! read more

I had two kilims that needed to be cleaned- one from Iran that was dusty and the other from Afghanistan that has color bleed of the blue dye. After reading the glorious reviews on yelp and promises on their website that said they can restore the color bleed, I took mine in. $700 for both. It took 4 months to just take the dust out. Another 3 to try and take the bleed out but couldn't. We visited 3 times and each time there was no progress. About the no chemicals promise: my rug with color bleed now smells like a swimming pool of bleach. After 7 months we took the kilims back with a half refund. read more

My husband dropped off our entryway rug (dirty from foot traffic and had several loose strands of fabric due to our cats sharpening their claws on it...bad, sneaky kitties!) for cleaning and he was offered tea upon entering and said the man he spoke to was very friendly and explained in detail how our rug would be cleaned. I picked up the rug today and was happy with the results. Very hospitable, friendly and professional. Highly recommend! read more