Hayko Fine Rugs and Tapestries

Specialties

~Sales, Cleaning Restoration and Conservation Antique Fine Rugs~

At Hayko’s atelier, custom-​mixed colors are used to dye individual yarns to the precise shade of the carpet, no matter how old or faded it may be. Imagine trying to match 300-​year-​old colors, fibers and patterns, so precisely that the repair work is completely undetectable!

When dealing with valuable and rare carpets, average work is not good enough. You can rely on Hayko’s staff of master craftspeople for impeccable restorations of the finest antique carpets.

~The Ancient Art of Rug Weaving~

Join us for a beginner’s rug weaving class by a master craftsman. Hayko imparts the ABCs of rug weaving, including vertical weaving techniques (knotting, warp, weft) and the beginnings of design. Call to reserve your spot; availability is on a first-​come first-​served basis.

History

Established in 1992.

Recently, we have had two significant developments. To expand our business, we have moved from Lexington Avenue to Long Island City. In addition to our over half-​a-​century of combined expertise in repairing antique and semi-​antique Oriental rugs and European tapestries, we now have increased our capacity of hand-​washing and repairing them at our new location.

Undoubtedly, your precious hand-​woven rugs must receive the utmost in expert cleaning and repair services to maintain their beauty and integrity for generations. We are committed to providing you with the same meticulous service as we have provided to several museums, an auction house, and many collectors. Building long-​term business relationships with our clients is the most important aspect of our mission.

As for our second important update, we have significantly increased our collection of fine antique and semi-​antique rugs through our recent acquisitions from overseas. We are now compelled to share our excitement of owning t

Meet the Business Owner

Hayk O.

Business Owner

Hayk Oltaci — Hayko, as he prefers to be called — was born in Istanbul to Armenian parents. He came to New York City in 1988 with his wife; their two daughters were born here.

With more than 30 years experience gained in the leading ateliers of Istanbul, Strasbourg, Paris and New York, Hayko is one of the most genuinely knowledgeable experts in fine oriental rugs and tapestries in the world. Hayko understands the subject down to the last knot.

Widely respected both for his personal integrity and for the quality of his rugs and tapestries, Hayko works closely with museums and serious collectors, many of whom return to him again and again. But he especially enjoys helping new collectors find their first one-​of-​a-​kind rug, and cherishes the chance to educate and advise people new to the art of appreciating fine rugs and tapestries.