Oriental & Area Rug Cleaning and Repair in Stony Creek, NY

January 29, 2025 | Stony Creek, NY

Restoring a Sumac rug involves several careful steps to ensure that the rug retains its beauty and durability. Sumac rugs, often handmade from wool and sometimes silk, are known for their bold patterns and vibrant colors, and the restoration process should respect these characteristics. Jafri Rug restoration will do the following: 1. Assessment Inspect the damage: Look for areas of wear, fraying, or any broken fibers. Check the edges, pile, and foundation. Identify the materials: Knowing whether it’s wool, silk, or another material will influence the type of repair materials used. 2. Cleaning Gentle washing: If the rug is dirty, it may need a thorough but gentle cleaning. Sumac rugs should be cleaned by professionals to avoid damaging the fibers or dyes. Drying: Ensure the rug dries flat to prevent distortion of its shape. 3. Edge Repair Rebinding or reweaving edges: If the rug's edges have unraveled, the damaged section is typically rebounded with new fibers, matching the original weave and color. 4. Reweaving or Patching Reweaving damaged areas: For areas with severe damage, such as large holes, individual knots can be recreated to restore the design. This involves a skilled weaver who matches the original pattern and color. Patchwork: In some cases, a patch is sewn into the damaged area. The patch should blend seamlessly with the rug. 5. Fringe Repair If the fringe is worn out, it may need to be reattached or replaced. Often, a new fringe is knotted into place to restore the rug’s original look. 6. Reconditioning the Fibers If the wool or silk is dry or brittle, it may need to be conditioned with a special treatment that helps restore the softness and flexibility of the fibers. 7. Reblocking After the restoration is complete, the rug is reblocked to ensure it lies flat and the shape is restored. This is particularly important if the rug has become misshapen due to wear or moisture. 8. Final Inspection After all the work is done, the rug should be inspected for quality and consistency in color, pattern, and texture. It might also undergo another cleaning to remove any excess repair materials.

June 08, 2024 | Stony Creek, NY

Jafri Rugs not only cleaned the rug but brought back the vitality of the rug and increased the overall value of the rug. Jafri Rugs antique weavers repaired the rug to its original state and restored a century old rug. The rug required spot treatment and binding and fringe restoration. The rug additionally required reweaving into the field of the rug which was all done by hand. All repair work is done by hand.