Oriental Rug Repair
Oriental rugs are an ancient cultural art form that people have been using for centuries to adorn their homes. As with so many old world handicrafts, Oriental and Persian rug designs in the modert industrial world lack the beauty and precision workmanship that is so common in antique rugs.
As rugs age, repair becomes an important part of their regular maintenance. Whether your rug has been slowly unraveling throghout the years as a result of high foot traffic, or it has been damaged overnight by an angry dog, it is extremely vital to repair any damaged areas to keep them from getting worse.
Think about all of the possible damages that can happen to your rug . You can rip or tear your Oriental rug just from walking on it or having shoes with sharp heels and then you will need carpet repair. You need a rug pro and carpet pro someone who is competent with cleaning and has experience with Oriental rugs and Persian rugs in order to make sure that you are precious rock is repaired adequately.
If you notice your rug unraveling from the fringes you are actually losing the very foundation of the rug. In a handmade rug, the fringes run the entire length of the rug, forming the ”skeleton” onto which
the design is woven. It is important to find specialists who can secure those fringes for you, halting the damage where it is before it starts to unravel into the design which will significantly take away from the rug’s value. The sides, or selvedges, of the rug can also get worn down over time. If there are gaps in the selvedge of your rug these can generally be fixed cheaply, but if the damage keeps moving into the interior of the rug, it might then require a reweave to fix.
Reweaving is where the specialists weavers actually recreate the design of your rug, putting to use their years of experience and expertise.
Another type of rug repair is reparing moth damage. Moth can wreak havoc on rugs that are difficult to vacuum locations or that have been stored and not inspected regularly. When the master weavers work at repairing moth damage, not only is it important tomatch the color and material of a broken in and uniquely faded rug, but he must also match the weave and knot technique of the rug. In many ways, repairing small areas of moth damage is more difficult and exacting work than repairing a rug with a large damage area.
Is there a difference between rug repair and rug restoration?
People often refer to rug repair and restoration
interchangeably. Technically, a restoration, however, implies that the work is meant torestore a piece to its original state. A repair is meant to fix a problem, which may or may not mean that it will be restored to its original state. As such, in some instances, arestoration can be the same thing as a repair. However, in some instances, to properly restore a
rug will require more than just repairing a specific problem such as fringe unraveling. When we examine your piece, we will tell you the options available to you, repair or restoration, and give you estimates for both.
How much does restoration or repair of a hole cost?
Because each handmade rug and kilim is one-of-a-kind and because each problem will be unique, it is impossible to state how much it will cost to address all problem areas. This will depend on the individual circumstances. However, we give free estimates to all of our clients at no obligation upon our inspection of their rugs and kilims.
When deciding whether or not to repair a rug, keep in mind that each piece is a unique work of art. If you own a beautiful hand-made rug, you can be sure that there is no other piece in the world quite like it and there never will be. By making an investment in a rug you own, you are ensuring that it will be around for years to come. Rugs are a great item to pass on to the next generation because they are
practical. If you have a rug in your house it is used and enjoyed every single day.
Finally, each piece comes with its own story and history that a new rug simply doesnt’t have. By maintaining and repairing your rug, you are helping to keep that story alive.
