Job completed for Gardnertown Persian Rug Cleaning and Repair

Completion date: November 13, 2025

Location: Gardnertown, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This rug was in a worn and soiled condition when first brought to Jafri Rugs.

The rug had the following problems:

-The rug was soiled in the field and required a proper organic wash where Jafri Rugs soaked the rug in a tub of cold water and solution, drying, dusting and olive oil shampooing

-The rug required a new frame where the fringe and binding had to be added. All this work was done by hand

-Entire shearing process was performed where the rug had extra wool and dirt encrusted on the top of the rug where Jafri Rug restoration shaved the top of the rug and brought back the original colors of the rug

Solutions provided:

The first picture shows the newly preserved rug where the vegetable dyes are coming thru and you can actually see the pronouncement of the design.

The second picture shows the newly added fringe.

As this is a classic Kerman rug from the mid-century it is densely knotted so the binding and fringe has to comport to the design and era of the rug.

In this instance Jafri Rug restoration used fringe implants that were of the mid-century so they were a little longer and New Zealand ivory wool was used to fix the edging of the rug.

Look at the below detailed process of Jafri Rug restoration:

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