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Rug repair for hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs

A hand-knotted or hand-woven rug is a piece of traditional craftsmanship. With proper care, it can last for many years or even be passed down through generations. Nevertheless, daily use, furniture, pets, moth damage or mechanical strain can cause wear and damage over time.

Our repair service specialises in hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs. Within the EU, we offer this service including collection and return delivery. After reviewing your enquiry, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote for the repair of your rug.

When is rug repair worthwhile?

Small areas of damage should be checked as early as possible, as they can worsen over time. Open side edges, loose fringes or small tears in particular can weaken the structure of the rug if they are not stabilised in time.

Our repair service is suitable for, among other things:

  • damaged or worn fringes
  • open or damaged side edges
  • renewal or stabilisation of the side binding
  • small holes, tears or open areas
  • damage caused by moth infestation
  • damaged corners or edges
  • worn areas in the pile
  • general stabilisation of high-quality one-off pieces
Professionally repair a hand-knotted oriental rug – restoration of fringes and rug edges
Professional restoration of a hand-knotted oriental rug in a professional rug workshop

Professional repair with careful consideration of material and origin

Every rug is different. Material, knotting technique, age, pattern, colours and condition all play an important role in choosing the right repair method. That is why we assess each rug individually before making a recommendation.

The aim of a professional repair is to stabilise the rug, prevent further damage and preserve its overall appearance as harmoniously as possible. Depending on the damage, a repair can be carried out very discreetly. In other cases, the main focus is on preserving the value and securing the rug’s structure.


If you would like to learn more about the proper care of high-quality rugs, you will find helpful information in our guide: Rug care – how to keep your rug looking beautiful for years.

How the repair enquiry works

Please send us an enquiry by email or via our contact form. To help us assess the extent of the repair work more accurately, we would ideally need the following information:

  • Photos of the entire rug
  • Detailed photos of the damaged areas
  • Dimensions of the rug
  • Material, if known
  • Brief description of the damage
  • Your location within the EU for arranging collection and return delivery

After reviewing your information, we will provide you with a non-binding quote. If a repair is advisable and can be carried out professionally, we will agree the next steps with you and arrange collection and return delivery of your rug within the EU.

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Please note: Not every type of damage can be repaired so that it is completely invisible. The result depends, among other things, on the material, age, condition, colour fastness, pattern and extent of the damage. We therefore inspect your rug carefully and give you honest advice on which repair is the most suitable for your piece.

Interesting facts about traditional rug making

Many repairs are based on the rug’s original method of manufacture. Anyone who better understands the knotting, materials and craftsmanship involved can also better assess the value of a professional repair. Find out more in our article: Useful information about rug making.

Traditional production of a hand-knotted oriental rug on the loom