Oriental Rug Repair
We take great pride in the combined knowledge of our
staff and our experience in identifying, cleaning and repairing oriental rugs. Any repairs we suggest will be based on our understanding of the fiber and construction of each individual rug. It is our wish for any repair we do to be as true to the weaver's original design as possible while retaining as much of the rug's value as possible following the repair.
END REPAIRS:
Hand Overcast:
The oriental is first unraveled to an undamaged row of pile. An interior hand stitch is then inserted, locking into the foundation to secure the weft line (from left to right) and create an even fringe not foreign to the oriental. This type of work is for preservation.
Hand Fringe:
Warps (from top to bottom) are re-inserted into the foundation to replicate the original fringe. This is a restoration process.
Machine Work:
A pre-woven fringe is handsewn on to the end of the oriental (both ends, if necessary). This will stop any further unraveling and look presentable. The fringe can be removed, allowing the customer to restore the oriental in the future, if they wish. This is a temporary solution.
SIDE WORK:
Hand Serging:
A hand stitch is applied, which binds the edge of the oriental, protecting it from unraveling. There are several different stitches and styles depending on the country of origin. This is for restoration.
Machine Work:
A stitch is sewn, with a machine, which binds the edge of the carpet, protecting it from unraveling. This is a temporary solution and NOT recommended for hand-made rugs.
Cloth Binding:
This procedure is generally used for cut area rugs. A cloth binding is machine sewn on to prevent fraying of the carpet.
HOLES/TEARS:
Patches:
A minimum work order is a 5-inch hole. A hole can be patched with another oriental with a similar design but will almost certainly not be an exact match. This will stop the oriental from any further damage. This is for preservation.
Hand Re-Weaving:
This labor-intensive type of repair is also available, utilizing similar wool, silk and cotton as originally used.
MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS:
Other repairs available include:
Cutting Rug to Size~~Decorative Chain/Cashmere Stitch~~De-Curling of Edges on Rug~~Dye Removal~~Heat-seaming of a Rug~~Leatherette Stripping Application to Edge~~Reversing Scrim on Hooked Rug~~Specialty Fringe Work~~Spot Dyeing~~Tack-Out (Squaring) of a Rug or Tapestry~~Tea-Washing of Fringe~~Velcro Application for Hanging Rug or Tapestry
