Such restoration requires vast technical skill and precision, as well as discernment in matching the yarns texture and colour. This process requires expertise and a refined eye to match the original colour and texture of the rug or carpet, in order to make the repair invisible.
The extent of the repair both in time and expense depends on the condition and the value of the carpet in relation to the cost of the repair.
As mentioned above, to restore and repair rugs and kilims is a skill and labour intensive, which can include:
- Sourcing the correct yarns to be used to repair or restore the rug.
- Protecting the surrounding areas around the damage.
- Rebuilding all damaged and missing warp.
- Reknotting pile while recreating missing or damaged designs.
- Weaving weft to tighten knots or to recreate missing designs as in the case of kilims.
- Binding selvages to prevent edges from fraying.
- Binding and rebuilding fringes to prevent unraveling.