Aaron Kinda working one of our rug service bays.
Your Monterey and San Francisco Bay Area Destination for Hand Washing of Handcrafted and Fine Area Rugs
Artisan Fine Rug Care is a family business exclusively dedicated to hand washing and repair of handcrafted and fine area rugs. We take great pride in the individual attention given to each piece by our lead rug technician, Aaron Kinda, and the superior results that follow.
Before the formation of Artisan, Aaron received his training and worked for many years for one of the world’s preeminent textile conservators. He has cared for rugs from museums, important rug collections, celebrities, world-renowned designers and many prominent rug dealers. Aaron has cleaned thousands of handmade rugs, primarily oriental and other collectible rugs.
Our Philosophy
Artisan’s philosophy is to take no risks with our clients’ valued rugs. We do not subject them to harsh methods, heat, nor machines and wringers – all of the work is done by hand. As such, we are able to specialize in antique, silk and other challenging carpets. We also offer professional repair. We never outsource our work.
Company memberships and affiliations include:
- Supporting member, De Young Museum Textile Council
- Member, Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
- Wools of New Zealand Wool Care Professional
- Board of Directors, Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District
- Friend of the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz
- San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society
Artisan is committed to ongoing education and development in the field of oriental rug cleaning and repair. We love rugs and we never tire of learning about them.
Pick up and delivery available throughout the Monterey Bay Area, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, San Francisco, San Jose, Menlo Park, and Atherton.