Job completed for Customer in Worcester

Completion date: December 24, 2025

Location: Worcester, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

Given the age and value of the rug, this is a rug that should not be sent to
any rug store, but should go to Jafri Rug restoration as the weavers are
specifically skilled to repair these threadbare rugs and understand the motifs
and match the wool dye lot for dye lot. The artistry will maintain the
antiquity of the rug and will not make it look newly made and will also raise
the value of the rug.

This is a circa 1900 antique prayer rug, however there are numerous problems
with this rug:

-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