Job completed for Customer in Watervliet

Completion date: March 18, 2025

Location: Watervliet, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

A Persian antique Kerman rug of this medium pil quality with these issues requires a very careful and specialized approach for cleaning and restoration. Each problem needs to be addressed individually to restore the rug while preserving its value
The rug had a few issues:
-Fringe destroyed which requires fringe implant
-Faded vegetable dyes which requires brushing the rug with oil and vegetable dye to bring back the original color of the rug

Solutions provided:

• 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.

• 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.