Handmade Oriental rugs are an art form and often used to add a touch of elegance to homes. The finest examples are usually very old and can include worn spots, tears, and other damage. However, most can be restored to like-new condition by experts, such as the staff at The Golden Horn, who provide complete Oriental Rug Repair in New York City.
A Centuries Old Restoration Process
Clients with damaged rugs may request a free estimate, pickup, and delivery within a designated service range. Otherwise customers can get estimates via photos, and ship their rugs to restorers. Craftsmen offering Oriental Rug Repair in New York City then begin an age-old process. It usually starts with gathering wool from an existing carpet so that wool used during re-weaving is the same age as the rest of the rug. Colors are restored using natural dyes made from minerals and plants. Craftsmen shear and remove excess pile and complete small repairs, such as sewing bindings, and they iron carpets. When they are finished, even ancient rugs look the way they did the day they were made.
A Gentle Hand Cleaning Process
Professional cleaning can bring back the original beauty of antique and Oriental carpets, and is often enough to restore intact rugs. However they cannot be cleaned using methods that work for modern fabrics, so professionals use specially-designed products and methods to gently hand wash them. Before cleaning begins, craftsmen use compressed air to gently remove dust and surface soil. They clean rugs with a chemical-free shampoo that will not harm wool or colors. Workmen use careful processes that can remove odors as well as tough stains. They also offer color run and glue back removal. Excess water is removed from cleaned carpets, and they are then moved to a drying area. Professionals will apply moth treatments, block rugs, and prepare them for hanging or storage.
A Carpet Showroom
Carpet restoration experts also sell a fine line of antique, Oriental, and antique reproduction rugs. They provide a showroom where customers can browse for carpets in a wide range of styles, colors, and sizes. Sales staff will also help them find the exact carpets that they need.
Oriental and antique rugs are often rare, valuable, and difficult to repair. However, craftsmen can often restore them to a like-new condition, using centuries-old methods. They also offer professional rug cleaning and sales.
