Kilim Rug Repair

This semi-antique kilim from Turkey had several damaged areas in need of repair, one of the most significant pictured above.  We loved working on this project.  The kilim was woven with fine yarns that had beautifully muted over several decades.  As always, matching the yarns to the original was the first challenge, as well as making sure that the areas surrounding the damaged areas were reinforced and not vulnerable to further damage.  The picture may not reveal it, but this beautiful kilim was almost paper-thin - just a beautiful work of art.  Repairing it so that it could be enjoyed for several more decades was definitely a privilege.  --www.traditionalrugrepair.com