Job completed for Rug Shearing Customer in Kinderhook

Completion date: April 1, 2025

Location: Kinderhook, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

This is an example of a Persian Sarouk rug that had not been cleaned for over twenty years. The rug after cleaning still had extra wool that required shearing. The original design of the rug was not coming through as it originally was on the loom and this required shearing the rug about an inch off the top of the rug.

Solutions provided:

As a result of the shearing, the rug's original colors really come out and look far better than before.

Additionally, Jafri Rugs did the following prior to shearing:

1.Inspection and Identification: Jafri Rugs carefully inspected to assess the extent of the moth damage. This involves checking the front and back of the rug for signs of infestation.
• Moth Treatment: The rug would be treated to eliminate any remaining moths and eggs. This usually involves a deep fumigation process using eco-friendly chemicals or freezing the rug to kill any pests.
• 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.
2. Worn and Faded Areas of the rug
As an example the medallion is a central feature in Persian rugs, and significant wear or fading can take away from the rug’s beauty and value.
• Color Restoration: To restore the faded vegetable and chrome dyes, Jafri’s first class weavers dyeing techniques may be employed. This could involve carefully re-dyeing the area using natural dyes or color-safe synthetic dyes. This process is done with precision to match the original hues and avoid dye bleeding.
• Reweaving/Restoration: If the medallion’s pattern is worn down to the point of damage, Jafri’s weavers had to reweave the intricate design. This involves painstakingly replicating the original design and colors.