This picture showing the scratching and tension in the rug before restoration.

The areas of release tensions and repairing after restoration.

After restoration- wools being repaired and some areas re- piled, colours are showing much better.

Before restoration- Areas badly damaged due to traffic and negligence. Rug became misshaped and distorted.

Before restoration- End fringes tatty and worn. Salvages folded and worn.

After restoration- Fringes replaced and re- done. Salvages repaired and re-piled. Borders straighten and secured.

After restoration- Silks and wools re-piled and tensions eradicated.

For carpet lovers, sometimes it is hard to resist the temptation of buying a carpet even if it requires significant improvements to re capture its original look. Basically, by observing and contemplating, in split seconds you commit yourself to a massive challenge ahead.

A glorious large country home carpet subjected to negligence.

Areas of heavy wear and staining can be seen.

More wear around the centre of the carpet.

Areas of pet soiling and further wear.

First step was to professionally clean and wash the carpet in order to remove residues and any staining by using deep brushes and mixture of special detergent and jet washed water.

To ensure colour running did not occur as a result of wash and then continuous process of removing stains and soiling.

This antique country home Persian large Carpet reminds us of a rich heritage and profound history. Measuring 19'9"x11' and made around the early 20th century in town of Heriz, presents the cultural reference between East and West. It is a pleasure to restore such a beautiful and splendid carpet...