Job completed for Rosendale Woven Rug Cleaning and Repair

This is an example of a classic Turkish Kilim.  Restoring a woven kilim rug is a delicate process that requires understanding the rug’s structure, materials, and traditional weaving techniques. Kilims are flat-weave rugs, typically made from wool (and sometimes cotton), and have no pile. Restoration focuses on preserving the rug's authenticity while repairing damage such as holes, frayed edges, or faded colors. This picture shows the following issues: -Fringe is worn off -Binding is completely torn and unraveling into the field -Colors are fading in the field of the rug

Jafri Rug restoration will fix this rug by doing the following: Pre-Repair Cleaning A deepcleaning is performed before repairs to remove dirt, oils, and debristhat interfere with repair work. Includes: Dusting(front and back) Gentlehand washing with pH-neutral detergents so as not to erode the fibers of the rug Rinsingand drying in a temperature-controlled environment   Structural Repairs These are the most critical to maintain rug integrity: a. Edge Repair (Overcasting or Binding) Rewrapor rebind fraying edges to prevent unraveling. Usesmatching wool or cotton thread. Restorestension and keeps the weft and warp from separating. b. Fringe Repair or Replacement Stabilizesor reconstructs the fringe (often the warp threads). Mayinvolve: Tyingoff loose fringe Sewingin new fringe sections Weavingnew fringes into the foundation c. Hole or Tear Repair Smallholes: patched and reinforced from the back. Largerholes or tears: require reweaving the foundation (warp and weft), thentying new knots to match the original pattern.   4. Pile Reweaving / Pattern Reconstruction Rebuildsworn or missing areas by hand-knotting new wool or silk into thestructure. Requires: Color-matchingwool (often hand-dyed) Matchingthe knot density, knot type (Turkish or Persian), and pattern Doneby experienced weavers to ensure seamless blending with the originaldesign.   5. Color Restoration Inareas where colors have faded or bled, restorers may: Touchup color with textile-safe dyes where there is already wool shown in thepile but requires blending of color for consistency in the rug’s colors Avoidpainting, which can damage fibers over time    6. Shearing &Grooming Afterrepairs, the pile is carefully sheared to match surrounding areas. Helpsensure a consistent pile height and finish. Brushingaligns the nap and improves visual consistency.    7. Blocking &Reshaping If therug is warped or misshapen: It’sdampened and laid flat under weight or pinned. Driedunder tension to restore its original shape and prevent buckling.   8. Final Cleaning & Inspection Afinal surface clean removes any dust or fibers from the repair. Inspectionensures: Seamlessrepairs Colorand texture matches Edgesare secure and the rug lies flat