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Job completed for Plattsburgh Chinese Rug Cleaning and Repair

Completion date: September 30, 2025

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

The first image shows how this rug has been left in a very
poor condition. The rug is an example of an antique Ming dynasty circa 1900
rug. This rug requires enormous attention to the following areas:



-Reweaving worn areas where warp and weft is showing



-Refringing as the fringe is torn off



-Rebinding as the binding is unraveling



-Vegetable dyes are fading



-Field of the rug is also showing unevenness in the wool
pile

Solutions provided:

Pre-Repair Cleaning




  • A deep
    cleaning
    is performed before repairs to remove dirt, oils, and debris
    that interfere with repair work.

  • Includes:


    • Dusting
      (front and back)

    • Gentle
      hand washing with pH-neutral detergents so as not to erode the fibers of
      the rug

    • Rinsing
      and drying in a temperature-controlled environment




 



Structural Repairs



These are the most critical to maintain rug integrity:



a. Edge Repair (Overcasting or Binding)




  • Rewrap
    or rebind fraying edges to prevent unraveling.

  • Uses
    matching wool or cotton thread.

  • Restores
    tension and keeps the weft and warp from separating.



b. Fringe Repair or Replacement




  • Stabilizes
    or reconstructs the fringe (often the warp threads).

  • May
    involve:


    • Tying
      off loose fringe

    • Sewing
      in new fringe sections

    • Weaving
      new fringes into the foundation




c. Hole or Tear Repair




  • Small
    holes
    : patched and reinforced from the back.

  • Larger
    holes or tears
    : require reweaving the foundation (warp and weft), then
    tying new knots to match the original pattern.



 



4. Pile Reweaving / Pattern Reconstruction




  • Rebuilds
    worn or missing areas by hand-knotting new wool or silk into the
    structure.

  • Requires:


    • Color-matching
      wool (often hand-dyed)

    • Matching
      the knot density, knot type (Turkish or Persian), and pattern


  • Done
    by experienced weavers to ensure seamless blending with the original
    design.



 



5. Color Restoration




  • In
    areas where colors have faded or bled, restorers may:


    • Touch
      up color with textile-safe dyes where there is already wool shown in the
      pile but requires blending of color for consistency in the rug’s colors

    • Avoid
      painting, which can damage fibers over time




 



 6. Shearing &
Grooming




  • After
    repairs, the pile is carefully sheared to match surrounding areas.

  • Helps
    ensure a consistent pile height and finish.

  • Brushing
    aligns the nap and improves visual consistency.



 



 7. Blocking &
Reshaping




  • If the
    rug is warped or misshapen:


    • It’s
      dampened and laid flat under weight or pinned.

    • Dried
      under tension to restore its original shape and prevent buckling.




 



8. Final Cleaning & Inspection




  • A
    final surface clean removes any dust or fibers from the repair.

  • Inspection
    ensures:


    • Seamless
      repairs

    • Color
      and texture matches

    • Edges
      are secure and the rug lies flat


Photos & Videos:

9'x12' living room rug
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9'x12' living room rug
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