For almost 100 years, Babaian Rug Company has served
our customers needs for quality oriental rugs and exceptional cleaning, repair and restoration services. We are a third generation,
family-owned business started in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1910 by our grandfather, Alexander Babaian and then our father Garry
Babaian. In 1950 Garry moved to Milwaukee WI with our mother Jean and established the second Babaian Rug
Company location. Contining this family tradition, Armen Babaian has established the third Babaian Rug Company in St Louis,
MO with his wife Annemarie (Ruprecht) Babaian, open in 2006.
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| Garry Babaian's Candaian Passport circa 1913 identifying him as "Rug Merchant" from Persia. |
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| The Babaian Family on the rug they commissioned for St John's Church, Milwaukee WI. |
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Alexander Babaian (Grandfather, deceased)
Babaian Rug Co, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Armen Babaian, CRA
President & Owner, Babaian Rug Co,
St Louis MO Since 2006
Armen is an ORRA Certified
Rug Appraiser (CRA) with 30 years of experience. He sits on the board of ORRA and is a past president. He specializes
in antique rug sourcing, certified appraisals and exceptional cleaning.
Alex Babaian, CRA
President & Owner, Babaian Rug Co
Milwaukee
WI Since 1950
Alex is an ORRA Certified Rug Appraiser (CRA) and has over 40 years of
experience in the industry. He specializes custom rug design and is a weaver. He is especially skilled at
repair.
