Restoration and Cleaning
RESTORATION
The artisans not only restore Oriental carpets, but also on handwoven textiles such as Navajo blankets, saddle bags, handwoven table cloths, quilts and braided rugs. The most common restoration techniques include:
The artisans not only restore Oriental carpets, but also on handwoven textiles such as Navajo blankets, saddle bags, handwoven table cloths, quilts and braided rugs. The most common restoration techniques include:
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REWEAVING Oriental rug restoration includes reweaving damaged sections (caused high traffic, moths, pets, or too much sun, for instance); rebinding edges and shearing to restore faded colors to add definition back to the design. The intricate process of reweaving includes study of the fibers, patterns and colors of the original as well as custom-dying new yarn for use in repairing the damaged areas. Today, the Ko ‘Z’ Craft pros’ arsenal includes such high-tech tools as scanning and Photoshop that allow them to recreate missing patterns pixel by pixel. |
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COLOR MODIFICATION/REDYEING Koz ‘Z’ Craft can modify the colors and textures of Oriental rugs and dye new rugs to make them appear to be antique. For those not concerned about the investment value of an antique carpet, dying new rugs can create the same effect as older, worn rugs at a less than a fourth of the cost. For those not concerned about the investment value of an antique carpet, dying new rugs can create the same effect as older, worn rugs at a less than a fourth of the cost. For those not concerned about the investment value of an antique carpet, dying new rugs can create the same effect as older, worn rugs at a less than a fourth of the cost. |
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SHEARING Shearing a top layer off an older, faded Oriental carpet will not only restore its original color but also add definition to the design. In addition, high pile may be sheared to lower the threshold of the rug. Shearing a top layer off an older, faded Oriental carpet will not only restore its original color but also add definition to the design. In addition, high pile may be sheared to lower the threshold of the rug. |
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RESHAPING Existing antique carpets may be resized or reshaped to fit specific spaces in homes or businesses. When homeowners move to a new house, for instance, they may want a carpet’s size reduced to fit in a smaller room or have it cut to fit around a fireplace. Most antique textiles are woven with hand-spun wool or other natural fibers. Common defects in these hand woven rugs, such as wrinkles, curls in the corners and uneven sides, are caused by inconsistent tension on the threads at the time the rug was woven. We can correct them by “blocking,” a stretching of the threads that equalizes the tension and re-shapes the rug. By blocking or resizing we will square the dimensions, flatten the corners and eliminate the wrinkles so the rugs lay flat. During the process, a rug specialist dampens the rug and, using a special stretching device, immobilizes the rug for a week or so. Ko ‘Z’ Craft often makes pillows and small mats from beautiful rugs that turn out to be unsalvageable. |
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CLEANING Ko ‘Z’ Craft cleans Oriental carpets by hand removing stains and color runs with non-toxic, natural cleaners. Handwashing is easier on the carpet fibers than traditional, commercial carpet cleaning machines. Plus, the cleaning solution works on delicate natural fibers without the use of harsh detergents that, if not removed completely, will break down the fibers. Each rug is fully dried in the sun on elevated platforms. Prevention is the key to keeping your rugs cleaned and protected. Keeping mats outside the house and just inside the door prevents dirt from being tracked onto the rug. Make sure that the mats are regularly cleaned or replaced, especially during wet weather.Spot cleaning, too, will enable you to go longer between washings. See our time-tested rug spot cleaning tips. |
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--Hratch Kozebeyokian,
3rd Generation Master Weaver,
Proprietor and Principal at Atelier Kozebeyokian
--Hratch Kozebeyokian,
3rd Generation Master Weaver,
Proprietor and Principal at Atelier Kozebeyokian
