Job completed for Customer in Kinderhook

Completion date: July 3, 2025

Location: Kinderhook, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Thsi image shows the post cleaning work, however given the stains on the rug in order to get the stains out Jafri Rug restoration would have to do color restoration where the rug will be brushed with vegetable dye and oil to blend those spots into the pile of the rug. The rug is an example of an semi-antique Ming dynasty circa 1950
rug. This rug requires enormous attention to the following areas:

-Cleaning and restoration

-Vegetable dyes are fading

-Field of the rug is also showing unevenness in the wool pile

Solutions provided:

Given the age and value of the rug, this is a rug that
should not be sent to any rug store, but should go to Jafri Rug restoration as
the weavers are specifically skilled to repair these threadbare rugs and
understand the motifs and match the wool dye lot for dye lot. The artistry will
maintain the antiquity of the rug and will not make it look newly made and will
also raise the value of the rug.

Jafri Rug restoration will do the following:

1. Assessment and Inspection:

Condition Check: Inspect the rug thoroughly for signs of
wear, including fraying edges, missing or damaged knots, stains, or fading.
This is essential to assess the scope of restoration work needed.

Fabric Type: Identify the materials used (wool, silk, etc.)
to ensure the correct restoration techniques and materials are used.

Color Matching: Chinese rugs often feature vibrant and
intricate color schemes. Color matching is important for any repairs to ensure
the restoration blends seamlessly with the original.

2. Cleaning:

Gentle Cleaning: Before restoration, the rug is cleaned to
remove dirt and stains. This is typically done by hand or machine using organic
olive oil shampoo foam to cleanse the rug and techniques that preserve the
integrity of the fibers.

Drying: After cleaning, the rug must be carefully dried to
prevent any damage or shrinkage.

3. Repairing Damaged Areas:

Reweaving/Knots: If there are missing or damaged knots, the
missing sections will be re-woven by hand. Skilled weavers use the same
knotting technique that was used in the original rug to ensure consistency.

Fringe Repair: If the fringe is damaged or missing, it can
be reattached or replaced using matching fibers.

Edge Repair: The rug’s edges may become frayed over time. A
repair may involve re-binding the edges to prevent further unraveling.

4. Color Restoration:

If the rug has areas with faded or discolored
sections, dyes matching the original colors may be applied to restore the
vibrancy. This requires careful attention to detail to blend the colors
seamlessly.