Job completed for Rug Cleaning and Repair Customer in Normansville

Completion date: April 3, 2025

Location: Normansville, NY

Why did the customer contact us?

A French Aubusson Savonnerie of this quality is a once in a lifetime rug that is no longer produced on any loom across the world.

The rug was probably made in the 1920s and has all the characteristics of an antique Aubusson rug

The rug is a non programmed size and is made with vegetable dyes

Additionally, it is threadbare and is tightly knotted

HOWEVER, the rug has the following issues:

-Moth damage in the field that ate thru the motifs which requires reweaving and color restoration
-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:

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.

• 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.
• Binding Reinforcement: The edges and binding would also be repaired. This could involve stitching new binding material (usually wool or cotton) onto the rug’s edges, followed by a careful reinforcement of the stitching to prevent further unraveling. A careful color match is essential to keep the aesthetic intact.