Job completed for Customer in Port Ewen

Completion date: August 15, 2025

Location: Port Ewen, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Restoring a Turkmenistan Antique Turkoman rug requires skill and care to maintain its integrity and value. Rugs from Turkmenistan are known for their durability and intricate patterns, often made from wool or silk, with a dense weave. Without having proper weavers in place who understand the motifs and type of wool to restore the rug you can diminish the value of the rug and destroy the rug.

This image shows the post restoration work. The rug came in to our showroom completely worn and destroyed. The rug's vegetable dyes were completely faded and the warp and weft of the rug were coming thru the pile of the rug. Additionally, there were a multitude of tears and rips in the field of the rug requiring reweaving wool into the field and restoring the motifs. As the rug is highly valuable the rug has an intrinsic appreciative value however in its former condition it was diminishing in value.

Restoring the rug with the proper wool and fixing the fringe and binding a propos to its original era is the artistry Jafri Rug restoration employs thru its weavers. With looms in the US and abroad Jafri Rugs is able to restore any rug from any era while maintaining the antiquity of the rug.

This image shows the rug in a worn yet still reparable condition. The rug has a multitide of rips and holes and the fringe and binding is completely destroyed and fraying. Additionally, there are areas of patchwork that diminishes the value of the rug.

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug restoration fixed this rug by doing 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: Persian 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.