Job completed for Customer in Chichester

Completion date: August 25, 2025

Location: Chichester, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Restoring a Persian Antique rug requires skill and care to maintain
its integrity and value. Persian rugs 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.

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.