London's Most Trusted Rug Care Specialists
Caring for rugs since 1925
Who We Are
Classic Rug Care is owned and run by Richard and Ann Pruce.
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Like Haig before, they have dedicated years to perfecting their craft and they continue build on the knowledge passed on from him.
The bespoke Rug Spa and Repair Studio overlook 100 acres of the beautiful ancient woodland of Epping Forest just inside London’s infamous M25 Motorway.
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Although tradition is very important (most of the rugs and carpets that come through the doors are still made by hand), it is important to keep up to date with the latest techniques and technologies so that clients are offered the very best there is available.
Where it all began...
From its beginnings in 1925, Abadjian Ltd was engaged in “washing” (commission finishing”) of Oriental carpets and rugs.
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At 17, Haig joined the family firm on a part-time basis until he completed his education; he went on to work for the company full time and was appointed a director in the mid 1950’s.
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Haig travelled extensively along ‘The Carpet Belt’ including Iran, India, Turkey, USSR, Egypt, Rhodes, Morocco, and Nepal advising on production, quality control and finishing. He also helped to develop and perfect antique washing and finishing for carpets and rugs, which was a very rare skill at the time. As a result, Abadjian Ltd enjoyed patronage by manufacturers, importers and retailers all over the world and quickly gained a well-respected name within the carpet industry.
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Shortly after its creation, Haig became an active member of the National Carpet Cleaners Association and became its first Technical and Training Officer. In this capacity, he was responsible for setting up training courses aimed at enhancing the skill and professionalism of carpet cleaners nationwide. He latterly developed courses aimed at Oriental rug and carpet identification and their particular cleaning considerations.
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In the mid-1980’s Abadjian LTD was bought by a PLC but Haig stayed at the helm until it closed in 1992.
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Haig became a consultant for a short while in 1993, before being lured back to offering a specialist cleaning and repair service. It was then that he met Ann and Richard and they started to work together. With his retirement imminent, Haig became mentor and advisor, gradually letting them take over the day to day running of the Company.
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Despite suffering from a serious stroke in 2005, Haig remained an integral part of the company. Sadly Haig died in October 2014.
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