Moroccan Kilim Fringe Unraveling


A rug or kilim is most vulnerable at its fringes.  This is because the fringes are the areas of a rug that tend to get sucked in by aggressive vacuuming, snagged by high heels, or pulled by energetic kids or pets.  This lovely Moroccan kilim's fringes were damaged in several sections as can be seen by the shorter fringes dotting the edge.  It is best to address this kind of fringe damage as soon as possible so that the field of the kilim is not compromised.  Once the fringe is repaired, we advise to bind the edge of the kilim or rug so as to minimize the risk of future unraveling.  Of course, there is no full proof way to prevent this, but a good binding will go a long way to protecting the fringes, and, in turn, the kilim itself.  --

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