Antique Persian Rug Restoration




This exceptional antique Persian carpet was damaged in several areas, including the tear pictured above at one its edges as well as missing sections along its selvage.  The Persian carpet, known as a Serapi carpet, dates from ca. 1850 and its stunning muted palette and evenly worn pile is the product of a few lifetimes of wonderful use and care.  When restoring antiques of this quality it is imperative to use yarns that will allow the restoration to blend in as much as possible to the worn fields of the antique original.  The work involved in an antique Persian rug restoration like this is time-consuming, but if the challenge is appropriately met, a good restoration will allow a person to appreciate the beauty of this extraordinary carpet, and not lament the damaged areas. --www.traditionalrugrepair.com