In every industry, there are a few companies that stand out as a symbol of superior quality and have the passion to stand by their work to satisfy their customers. In repair and cleaning, we are determined to be one of those very few companies. We provide the best material, knowledge and over 35 years of experience to repair or clean your rugs. All work is done in house at our cleaning facility located in the back of the gallery.
Edges, Warps, Fringes & Tassels Edges
In addition to hand rug washing, it is important to keep the edges or sides of the rug intact. If the binding begins to unravel, you will eventually lose the corners and finally the sides of the rug, as the binding is the foundation and support for the wefts of your rugs. This loss makes a big impact on the value of the hand made rug because once you begin to lose the body, you are facing hand made rug restoration rather than by hand cleaning maintenance.
The binding should cover the original side cord of the rug. On some pieces, this is a single wrap, while on others it is a double or triple wrap done in a ‘figure 8′ stitch with wool or occasionally cotton in Chinese rugs. The process should never be done by machine because the nylon thread that is ordinarily used is stronger than the rug and will cause it to tear. Machine binding also doesn’t go far enough into the body of the rug to protect it, not to mention it will ruin its hand made level of quality and intricacy. Hand binding and fixing is what makes us unique! Upright vacuums can also tear the fringe and harm the body of the rug.
Warps (Fringe, or Tassels)
Many people do not realize that the original fringe is actually part of the foundation of the rug. It is important never to sew artificial or pre-made fringes to your hand knotted rug. When the fringe begins to wear off or get chewed up, it needs to be cared for, because further deterioration will lead to loss of the body of the rug. An improper technique that is still being used today as a corrective care measure involves having the ends trimmed and putting on a tight overcast stitch. This is a stitch that is invisible from the surface of the hand made rug, but goes through the foundation to hold the end together. This is improper because all that is needed is the zangir cord. Some trimming may bring newness back to your rug! Our professionals know how to do this without ruining the value of your rug. If you like the long look fringe, we can re-weave the zanger plane, and the warps for you too.
Flood Restoration
If you have experienced a flood or a water leak in your home, your area rugs may have sustained water damage and will need immediate restoration. Depending on the type of flood and damage sustained, your carpet may be returned to its original condition without worry to you or your family’s health. Immediate water removal is vital. At Moe Tavassoli Oriental Rugs, we will take the utmost care and attention to bring your area rug back to its original beauty, to the very best of our ability! We work hard so your rug looks brand new!