Our story started in 1982 when founder Abbas entered the custom framing industry alongside a business partner. After several years of learning the craft, he set out on his own in 1986, opening Picture Frame Factory in a modest 1,200-square-foot shop in Rockville, Maryland. From the beginning, the business was built on quality workmanship, honesty, and a commitment to treating every customer with genuine care.

As word spread, so did the business. In 1995, Picture Frame Factory expanded into an 8,000-square-foot facility in Rockville, MD, allowing the company to serve more collectors, artists, families, museums, and designers while continuing to refine its craftsmanship.

The following year marked another milestone with the opening of Preservation & Framing Services in Washington, D.C. Managed by Abbas' then wife and business partner, Matin, the new location introduced a new, refreshed focus on museum-quality framing, preservation, and conservation. In 1997, the Washington store found its long-term home on Wisconsin Avenue, where it has since been a trusted destination for clients throughout the region.

A second gallery, Le Galleria, opened in Olney, Maryland in 2000. When Matin was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002, the family temporarily closed the gallery so she could focus on treatment. She made a full recovery, and the experience only strengthened the family's appreciation for the business they had built.

In 2011, Abbas and Matin separated in marriage, but remained committed business partners in serving their clients. In 2015, Picture Frame Factory officially joined under the Preservation & Framing Services name, bringing decades of experience together under one identity. The following year, their daughter Parisa left her nursing career to join the family business, ushering in a new generation of leadership.

Like so many small businesses, Preservation & Framing Services faced unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the loyalty of our clients and t he dedication of our team, we emerged stronger than ever.

Today, the business continues to thrive as one of the last independently owned custom framing shops in the greater Washington, D.C. area. We are also proud to be recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading art restoration and conservation specialists, trusted to preserve everything from cherished family heirlooms to museum-quality artwork.

In recent years, our family has welcomed the next generation of grandchildren, reminding us every day why preserving memories matters. Whether we're framing a child's first painting, restoring a centuries-old work of art, or protecting a family photograph for future generations, our mission remains unchanged: to help preserve the pieces that tell your story so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.