Restoration: National
Our repair studio outside of Boston, Massachusetts is fully equipped
to handle restorations of all types. In our preliminary discussion
with our clients we can best assist them in making the decision
whether their rug or textile should be restored in our New England
facility or sent to our facility overseas.
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We have a staff of highly qualified restorers,
trained and overseen by Holly L. Smith. Minor hole restoration,
rebuilding of fraying ends and edges as well as the simple and
expeditious task of preventing further fraying, are handled here
with care.
We perform invisible repairs on the nation's top collections.
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| We offer free appraisals of a rug's value before and after restoration,
with a complete analysis of various repair approaches.
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We cater to clients whose pieces need
minor repairs, yet we can also handle with expertise those pieces
that are delicate and historically important.
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Fragile textiles and rugs, needing expert cleaning
followed by mounting, is one of our
specialties. The proper application of Velcro for hanging without
damage is a subect we teach to rug
societies and collectors, a process we have perfected.
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Repairs are quickly and efficiently handled and our pricing is
realistic.
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We have a vast selection of wools to work
with, assuring that the color and texture match is as close as
possible. Non-fading vegetal dyes are readily available to our
clients who prefer them as well as custom spun wools that mimic
the spin of the original. We also can match the exact dyestuffs
used in the original and pre-fade them for pieces whose importance
warrants this extra step.
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Keeping track of when a rug needs cleaning
is a part of our maintenance profile, leaving our clients free
to use their rugs without needing to remember a schedule.
We pride ourselves on our ability to help
our clients deal with any questions that may arise concerning
the care and use of a rug.
Contact
us with questions.
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For further information see our articles on restoration at www.ne-rugsociety.org
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