Mr Jafri is a pleasure to do business with. His workers have cleaned and repaired several of my rugs. The quality of work was excellent, and it was completely in a timely manner.
Completion date: January 9, 2025
Location: Boston Corner, NY
This is a classic Persian Shiraz circa 1900 rug. The rug has rich vegetable dyes from pomegranate and minerals. Given this Jafri Rugs has to put it thru its antique wash
To avoid color run/color bleeding Jafri Rugs will do the following:
Jafri Rugs' Antique Wash is an essential and urgent service for restoring the character and beauty of older or vintage rugs. This process is often needed to preserve the historical value and appearance of an antique rug, especially those showing signs of age, wear, or fading.
Why an Antique Wash is Crucial:
Preserves the Rug’s Authenticity: The antique wash is designed to clean the rug gently without stripping it of its original patina, preserving the aged look that gives it its unique, valuable character. It helps revitalize the rug while maintaining its vintage charm.
Restores Faded Colors: Over time, antique rugs can lose their vibrant colors due to exposure to light, dirt, and other factors. The antique wash restores the depth of the colors while ensuring the rug’s original hues are respected, reviving the rug’s beauty without over-saturating or altering its original palette.
Removes Dirt and Grime: Antique rugs often accumulate dust,
Mr Jafri is a pleasure to do business with. His workers have cleaned and repaired several of my rugs. The quality of work was excellent, and it was completely in a timely manner.
I bless the day I found Mr Jafri. As one who has collected rugs for 50 years, I both learned about their value and origins and had them beautifully cleaned and repaired.
Very beautiful rugs there, would have been a difficult decision. Only needed a rug pad this time. When we're in the market again, this is where we'll go. Pete, Delmar, NY
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