KOSKER TRADITIONAL RUG REPAIR

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RUG RESTORATION & repair
BEFORE & AFTER GALLERY



We have decades of experience restoring and repairing thousands of hand knotted rugs and hand woven kilims. We take on a vast range of projects - from repairing minor fringe damage to reweaving entire missing sections of antique rugs. Below are just a few examples of our rug repair and restoration projects. Please visit our blog for more information about these and other projects.



before antique rug restoration



This rug suffered severe moth damage. A section of it was missing and the entire corner needed stabilizing.



after antique rug restoration



We first professionally cleaned the rug to rid it of moths. We then reknotted the pile taking care to match the colors and motifs to the original antique rug as much as possible.



before rug repair



This Persian rug was ripped most likely by heavy furniture repeatedly dragging on the same spot.



after rug repair



We rebuilt the missing warp and weft and reknotted the pile integrating it into the original Persian rug.



before antique rug restoration



This beautiful antique Turkish rug had been significantly damaged over the last century and a half.



after antique rug restoration



We carefully professionally cleaned this antique rug taking care not to extend the damage. We then reknotted the rug in various areas and rebound the edges.



before oriental rug repair



A dog chewed this rug's fringes and caused minor damage to the rug's pile.



after oriental rug repair



We repaired the rug's fringes and bound the edges to minimize the risk of unraveling.



before antique kilim restoration



This antique Turkish kilim had several areas in need of reweaving.



after antique kilim restoration



We rewove vast sections of this antique Turkish kilim striving to match the muted colors of the original kilim's antique yarns.



before rug repair



A dog chewed the edges of this antique Chinese rug.



after rug repair



We rebuilt the warp and weft and reknotted the missing pile. We bound the selvage so as to protect the edge.



before navajo rug repair



This Navajo rug was beginning to show damage along the edges, including the selvage areas and corner.



after navajo rug repair



We professionally cleaned this Navajo rug before repairing and binding the selvage and corner.



before antique rug restoration



This antique Kazak rug had various missing and damaged sections.



after antique rug restoration



We restored the missing and damaged pile of this antique Kazak rug striving to blend the newly knotted pile into the original.



before kilim repair



This Afghan kilim had a missing section most likely caused by a dog chewing on it.



after kilim repair



We repaired the damaged section integrating the newly woven section into the original. We tried to match the motifs and colors to the original as much as possible.



before antique persian rug restoration



This antique Persian rug had various sections of its pile that had been worn and damaged over the last 150 years or so.



after antique persian rug restoration



Our project began with a thorough professional cleaning followed by months of reknotting the missing sections of this antique Persian rug.



before rug repair



This Persian rug was damaged by moths, especially at its edges.



after rug repair



We professionally cleaned this Persian rug to rid it of moths and subsequently repaired the damaged fringe.



before kilim repair



This Turkish kilim had various tears and damaged sections.



after kilim repair



We rewove the damaged sections of this kilim in the manner and style of the original.



before rug repair



A dog chewed the selvage and a section of this Persian rug.



after rug repair



We reknotted the missing and damaged pile, and secured the selvage.



before rug repair



This antique Persian runner had been torn into two pieces.



after rug repair



We reknotted a missing section and joined the two pieces together as part of our rug repair project.



before rug repair



This moth infested rug had severe damage along its fringes.



after rug repair



We professionally cleaned the rug to rid it of moths. We then reknotted the damaged pile and secured the fringes.



before kilim repair



This vintage kilim started to show signs of wear as well as several torn sections.



after kilim repair



We rewove the damaged sections recreating the missing motifs in the style of the original kilim.



before rug restoration



This rug had various areas showing the wear and tear it suffered from over a century of use.



after rug restoration



We professionally cleaned the antique rug taking care to minimize further damaging the rug as much as possible. We reknotted the missing and damaged sections of the rug.



before rug repair



This antique Sarouk rug had been damaged by a cat and from heavy foot traffic.



after rug repair



We first professionally cleaned the antique Sarouk rug. We then repaired the torn and damaged area.



before soumak repair



The edge and selvage of this Sarouk had been damaged most likely through regular wear and tear.



after sarouk repair



We rewove the damaged sections and bound the newly created selvage.



before oriental rug repair



The selvage cord of this Oriental rug had started separating from the rest of the rug.



after oriental rug repair



We repaired the damaged selvage cord after professionally cleaning the rug.



before moroccan rug repair



The fringe on this Moroccan rug and the kilim edge had been damaged.



after moroccan rug repair



We professionally cleaned the Moroccan rug and subsequently repaired the kilim and damaged fringe.



Before antique rug restoration



This Kazak rug was starting to show wear caused by more than 100 years of foot traffic.



after antique rug restoration



We reknotted the missing and damaged sections of this antique Kazak rug.



before kilim repair



This Turkish kilim had some small areas of wear and tear.



after kilim repair



We rewove the missing and damaged sections of this Turkish kilim.



Rug Restoration & repair



Experienced



We have decades of extensive experience in preserving thousands of hand knotted rugs and hand woven kilims, including treasured family heirlooms, collectible museum-quality antique rugs, and pieces appreciated for their decorative value in clients' homes. We have a passion for what we do, and we take great pride to be the latest in a long line of ancestors who practice and love the craft of weaving.



Skilled



Experience and learning has given us the necessary skill and patience for what is a skill and labor-intensive craft. We know how to source the right yarns for a project, protect areas surrounding damaged fibers, rebuild warp and weft, reknot pile recreating missing motifs, and how to protect a rug's vulnerable edges while maintaining a piece's original integrity.



Trusted



We are as committed to excellent customer service as we are to our craft. We take great pride in having worked with many of our clients for decades. We strive to provide clients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about how to care for and preserve their rugs and kilims for years to come. To this end, we provide free inspections of all clients' rugs and kilims at which we give detailed explanations of the various repair and restoration options available, as well as all associated costs.





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