Job completed for Customer in Ferndale

Completion date: August 25, 2025

Location: Ferndale, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Restoring a Persian Antique Bidjar rug requires skill and care to maintainits
integrity and value. Persian rugs are known for their durability andintricate
patterns, often made from wool or silk, with a dense weave. Withouthaving
proper weavers in place who understand the motifs and type of wool torestore
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.