Job completed for Claverack Oriental Rug Binding Repair

Completion date: November 15, 2025

Location: Claverack, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This rug is a classic William Morris rug which is valuable, but the fringe and corner is completely torn off. The rug requires the following work:

The first image shows how this rug has been left in a very
poor condition. The rug is an example of an arts and crafts rug. This rug requires enormous attention to the following areas:

-Reweaving the binding which is unraveling

-Refringing as the fringe is torn off

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug restoration will do the following:

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