Job completed for Customer in Walker Valley

Completion date: August 18, 2025

Location: Walker Valley, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Jafri Rug Restoration has been serving Ulster County for over 50 years. As upstate NY's only full service showroom, our services specialize in the following:

Organic cleaning and deodorization

Removal of harsh stains such as oil and urine

Repairing worn areas of rugs when required

Full inspection and free pick up and delivery

This rug is an example of a classic Persian Kashan made in Iran which is made with vegetable dyes. The rug came with a few issues:

-The rug had discoloration in the wool which requires shearing and cleaning and color restoration

-Shearing is a process which shaves the pile of the rug which evens out the wool of the rug

-Color restoration is a process where Jafri Rug restoration weavers touch up the rug with oil and vegetable dye to the affected areas

-The rug also requires new fringe and binding

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug restoration fixed this rug by doing the following:

1.Inspection and Identification: Jafri Rugs carefully
inspected to assess the extent of the moth damage. This involves checking the
front and back of the rug for signs of infestation.

• Moth
  Treatment: The rug would be treated to eliminate any remaining moths
  and eggs. This usually involves a deep fumigation process using
  eco-friendly chemicals or freezing the rug to kill any pests.


• Re-weaving
  or Repairing Damaged Areas: The affected areas would likely require Jafri’s
  weavers reweaving the entire field. The damaged wool would be carefully
  removed, and new wool fibers, typically dyed to match the original, would
  be woven into the affected areas to restore the rug's appearance.

2. Worn and Faded Areas of the rug

As an example the medallion is a central feature in Persian
rugs, and significant wear or fading can take away from the rug’s beauty and
value.

• Color
  Restoration: To restore the faded vegetable and chrome dyes, Jafri’s
  first class weavers dyeing techniques may be employed. This could involve
  carefully re-dyeing the  area using
  natural dyes or color-safe synthetic dyes. This process is done with
  precision to match the original hues and avoid dye bleeding.


• Reweaving/Restoration:
  If the medallion’s pattern is worn down to the point of damage, Jafri’s
  weavers had to reweave the intricate design. This involves painstakingly
  replicating the original design and colors.

3. Fringe and Binding Unraveling

The fringe and the binding are crucial for maintaining the
structural integrity and aesthetic of the rug.

• Fringe
  Repair or Replacement: The unraveling fringe would need to be
  reattached or replaced, depending on the extent of the damage. Jafri’s
  weavers often restore the fringe by knotting it back into place using
  similar fibers (wool or silk, depending on the rug’s original material).
  If the fringe is too damaged, it might need to be completely replaced.


• Binding
  Reinforcement: The edges and binding would also be repaired. This
  could involve stitching new binding material (usually wool or cotton) onto
  the rug’s edges, followed by a careful reinforcement of the stitching to
  prevent further unraveling. A careful color match is essential to keep the
  aesthetic intact.