Our services
Rug Repair and Restoration in NYC
Fraying ends, worn edges, holes, faded color and rippled rugs can almost always be repaired. Our restorers work by hand at our Greenpoint workshop, using traditional techniques and materials matched to your rug.
Repair early, repair less
Rug damage tends to grow. A loose knot at the fringe becomes a row of lost knots; a frayed side cord lets the edge unravel into the field. Caught early, most problems are small, quiet repairs that keep a rug in use for decades. Left alone, the same problems become reconstruction.
Our aim is always a repair that is sound and sympathetic to the rug. We match wool, color, knot type and tension to the original, and we prefer conserving original material to replacing it.
What we repair
Each repair has its own page with more detail. In short:
Fringe repair
The fringe is the end of the warp, the rug's structural threads. We secure loose ends to stop knot loss and, where needed, rebuild the fringe by hand.
Binding repair
Side cords are overcast with matched wool to stop fraying and protect the edges from further wear.
Re-weaving
Holes, moth damage and worn areas are rewoven knot by knot on rebuilt foundation, matched to the surrounding design.
Color restoration
Dye runs are reduced and faded or worn areas are carefully retouched to bring the rug back into balance.
Blocking and stretching
Rugs that ripple, curl or have pulled out of square are stretched on a frame and set back into shape.
Moth damage and other problems
Moths feed on wool, especially in rugs kept under furniture or in storage. We look for larvae, grazed pile and bare patches at inspection. Active infestation is treated during the wash, and damaged areas can be rewoven. Water damage, dry rot in the foundation and old, poorly done repairs are assessed in the same way.
Restoration services
Choose a repair
- Fringe RepairHand-knotted fringe rebuilt or secured to match the original.
- Binding RepairSide cords rewrapped to stop fraying and protect the weave.
- Re-weavingLost pile and foundation rewoven knot by knot.
- Color RestorationFaded or run dyes carefully corrected and balanced.
- Blocking & StretchingRippled or misshapen rugs returned to square.
Step by step
Our process
01
Inspection
We examine the rug front and back, note construction and damage, and photograph it.
02
Written plan
You receive a clear explanation of what we recommend, the options and the cost.
03
Wash, then repair
Most rugs are washed first so we can match clean wool and color accurately.
04
Final check
The repair is checked against the rug, the rug is groomed, and we return it to you.
Before you book
What to expect and turnaround
Most restoration starts with a free assessment at pickup and a closer look at the workshop. We explain what we see, what we recommend and what can safely wait.
Repairs on valuable or antique rugs are done conservatively. We will tell you if a repair would be visible, and what that means for the rug.
Small repairs often return with the wash, in about a week. Re-weaving, color work and larger restorations take longer, and we confirm the timeline after inspection.
Our work
Before and after
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After
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Is it worth repairing an old rug?
Usually, yes. A sound hand-knotted rug can last generations, and most repairs cost far less than replacing a comparable piece. We will tell you plainly if a repair does not make sense.
Will the repair be visible?
Good repairs are very hard to see in normal use. We match wool, color and knot type. On some antique pieces a slightly visible conservation repair is the better choice, and we will explain why.
Do you need to wash the rug before repairing it?
In most cases, yes. Clean wool shows its true color, which makes matching accurate, and it lets us see the full extent of the damage.
Can you repair moth damage?
Yes. We treat active moths during the wash and reweave grazed or bare areas.
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