Job completed for Upper Nyack Persian Rug Cleaning and Repair Customer

Completion date: December 4, 2025

Location: Upper Nyack, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Jafri Rug restoration has been servicing Rockland county for over 45 years. The expertise found at Jafri Rugs is focused on repairing both newly made and antique rugs and tapestries.

This is an example of a circa 1800 Turkoman rug. The rug is torn and threadbare in numerous areas

The picture shows the following damage to the rug:

-Warp and weft (aka foundation) of the rug is coming thru due to 100 years of traffic

-Fringe is completely destroyed on the rug requiring fringe implants

-Edging is worn and unraveling into the field, requiring new binding to be added

-Vegetable dyes are faded requiring color restoration work where the yarns are rewoven back into the field and medallions 

Solutions provided:

Jafri Rug restoration specializes in antique rug restoration, and for this
Turkoman rug, will do the following:

1. Inspection and
Identification: Jafri Rugs carefully
inspected to assess the extent of the
moth damage. This involves checking
the front and back of the rug for signs of
infestation.

· Moth Treatment: The rug would be treated

to eliminate any remaining moths and eggs. This usually involves a deep

fumigation process using eco-friendly chemicals or freezing the rug to kill
any
pests.

· Re-weaving or Repairing Damaged Areas:

The affected areas would likely require Jafri's weavers reweaving the
entire

field. The damaged wool would be carefully removed, and new wool fibers,

typically dyed to match the original, would be woven into the affected areas
to
restore the rug's appearance.

2. Worn and Faded Areas of the
rug

As an example the medallion is a
central feature in Persian rugs, and
significant wear or fading can take away
from the rug's beauty and value.

· Color Restoration: To restore the faded
vegetable

and chrome dyes, Jafri's first class weavers dyeing techniques may be
employed.

This could involve carefully re-dyeing the area using natural dyes or
color-safe synthetic dyes. This process is

done with precision to match the original hues and avoid dye bleeding.

· Reweaving/Restoration: If the medallion's

pattern is worn down to the point of damage, Jafri's weavers had to reweave
the

intricate design. This involves painstakingly replicating the original
design
and colors.

3. Fringe and Binding
Unraveling

The fringe and the binding are
crucial for maintaining the structural
integrity and aesthetic of the rug.

· Fringe Repair or Replacement: The

unraveling fringe would need to be reattached or replaced, depending on the

extent of the damage. Jafri's weavers often restore the fringe by knotting
it

back into place using similar fibers (wool or silk, depending on the rug's

original material). If the fringe is too damaged, it might need to be
completely
replaced.

· Binding Reinforcement: The edges and

binding would also be repaired. This could involve stitching new binding

material (usually wool or cotton) onto the rug's edges, followed by a
careful

reinforcement of the stitching to prevent further unraveling. A careful
color
match is essential to keep the aesthetic intact.

4. Wool Pilling

Pilling happens when fibers get
tangled and form small balls of fuzz,
which can occur naturally over time with
wool rugs.

· Shaving the Rug: Pilling can be removed

through a careful process of shaving. Special tools or razors designed for
rugs

are used to gently remove the pill without damaging the fibers underneath.
The

professional would carefully go over the rug to ensure the pilling is
removed

evenly, leaving the wool in good condition.

· Deep Cleaning: After shaving off the

pilling, the rug would undergo a deep cleaning to remove any remaining
loose

fibers and dirt. This would also help restore the softness of the wool.

Additional Steps in the
Restoration Process:

· Deep Cleaning: Once the repairs are done,

the rug would be carefully cleaned using appropriate techniques for Persian

rugs. This would likely involve hand-washing the rug with a gentle,
wool-safe

detergent to remove dirt, oils, and any debris, followed by rinsing and
drying.

· Final Inspection: After repairs, the rug

would undergo a final inspection to ensure that all issues (moth damage,
wear,

pilling, etc.) have been properly addressed. Any minor touch-ups or final
adjustments
would be made.