Job completed for Delmar Oriental Rug Cleaning Customer

This rug was brought into Jafri Rugs several months ago and required enormous work in the field. The rug is a classic antique Caucasian patterned rug with designs going back to the 15th century. The rug is made with beautiful vegetable dyes including pomegranate, apricot, sage, and cobalt.

The first picture shows there were a few areas that required repair work with the rug:

-The field of the rug was worn and required reweaving in several sections of the rug

-The fringe and binding is also deteriorating requiring fringe implants and binding to be added to the rug

-Padding is also required to be added

Jafri Rugs restored this rug and the second picture shows the field completely reweaved 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. The below process is how best to restore the rug: 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