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Rug Repair & Restoration by Hand

Expert Handmade Rug Restoration for Oriental, Persian, and area rugs — from fringe replacement and edge binding to full reweaving and pile restoration. Every repair matched to the original construction so the damage disappears entirely.

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All Repairs Done by Hand

Matched to Original Construction

Dye-Matched Yarn

Colour Invisible After Repair

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Or We Re-Work For Free

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Across All of Alabama

What We Repair

Every Type of Rug Damage, Restored by Hand

Rug damage takes many forms and each requires a different repair technique. We assess the construction, the fiber, and the pattern before selecting the right method — so every repair is invisible and structurally sound.

Fringe Repair & Replacement

Fringe is the first part of a rug to show wear — it unravels, breaks, becomes discoloured, and eventually falls away entirely if not addressed. We repair damaged fringe and replace missing sections with hand-knotted fringe matched to the weight, colour, and style of the original — or clean, new cotton fringe where the original is beyond salvage.
Most Common Repair

Edge & Selvage Binding

The edges and selvage sides of a rug hold the entire structure together. When binding unravels or tears, the rug begins to curl, fray, and lose warp threads — a progressive failure that worsens with every step. We rebind and oversew damaged edges using thread and technique matched to the original construction, stopping the deterioration and restoring the rug’s structural integrity.
Structural Priority

Reweaving & Pile Restoration

Tears, cuts, moth damage, and worn-through patches that have exposed the foundation require full reweaving — rebuilding the warp, weft, and pile knots by hand using dye-matched yarn in the correct pile direction and density. Done correctly, the repaired area is completely indistinguishable from the surrounding original pile.
Highest Skill Repair

Hole & Tear Repair

Holes from punctures, burns, pet damage, or deterioration through age can range from small isolated areas to large sections of lost pile. We assess the depth and extent of every hole before determining the repair approach — patch work for backed area rugs, or full reweaving for hand-knotted Oriental and Persian rugs where the original pattern must be reproduced.
Pattern Matching Required

Antique & Heirloom Restoration

Antique and heirloom rugs require repairs that respect the age, construction, and character of the piece. We do not repair antique rugs to look new — we restore them to a stable, beautiful condition that honours their history. Dye-matched hand-spun yarn, period-appropriate knotting techniques, and conservative intervention where the original can be preserved rather than replaced.
Specialist Care

Foundation & Warp Repair

When a rug’s warp threads — the vertical structural threads that the pile knots are tied around — break or are cut, the rug loses its foundational integrity and will continue to deteriorate until they are repaired. Warp repairs are performed by hand, re-threading the foundation and securing it to the surrounding structure before any pile restoration can take place.
Foundational Repair
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Why Rug Repair Requires a Specialist

A Good Repair Is Invisible. A Bad One Permanently Changes the Rug.

Oriental and Persian rugs are hand-knotted structures — each pile knot is tied individually around warp threads in a specific pattern, pile direction, and knot density that varies by region, weaver, and era. A repair that ignores these variables — wrong yarn, wrong knot type, wrong pile direction — produces a visible patch that devalues the rug and cannot easily be undone.
At Essy Rugs, every repair begins with an analysis of the rug’s construction: the knot type, pile direction, warp and weft structure, and pattern repeat. We source or hand-dye yarn matched as closely as possible to the original fibers in colour, weight, and texture. Every knot is then tied by hand in the correct sequence — the same way the rug was originally made — so the repaired area integrates seamlessly with the surrounding pile.
We repair all rug types across all price points — from synthetic area rugs with damaged binding to irreplaceable antique Persian and Oriental pieces requiring full reweaving — with honesty about what is achievable before any work begins.
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Small Damage Left Unrepaired Always Becomes Larger — and More Expensive to Fix

A loose edge that is not rebound continues to unravel with every footstep. Fringe that is not secured pulls warp threads that then damage the pile above them. A small hole that is not rewoven becomes a large structural failure. Every type of rug damage is progressive — repairing it early is always less costly and produces a better result than waiting until the damage has spread significantly.
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Why Rug Owners Choose Essy Rugs for Repair

Repairs That Honour the Original — Not Just Fill the Gap

Our repair philosophy is simple: the goal is for the damage to disappear — not to be patched. Every repair we undertake is held to the standard of invisibility, matched to the original in every technical detail we can replicate.

Construction-Matched Repair — Knot Type, Direction & Density

We analyse the rug's original knot type, pile direction, and knot density before beginning any reweaving. These variables are different in every rug and determine whether the repair integrates or stands out. We replicate the original structure, not a generic approximation of it.

Dye-Matched Yarn for Every Repair

We source or hand-dye yarn to match the original pile in colour, fibre type, and pile weight as closely as possible. In antique rugs where natural dyes have mellowed over decades, we account for the ageing of the surrounding pile when selecting the repair yarn — so the repaired area matches what the rug looks like now, not what it looked like when new.

Honest Assessment Before Any Work Begins

We provide a full condition report and repair assessment for every rug before any work is agreed. We tell you what is achievable, what the result will look like, and what it will cost — with no surprises. For some older or more severely damaged rugs, we will also advise if stabilisation rather than full restoration is the more appropriate and cost-effective choice.

Free Pickup & Delivery Across Alabama

We collect rugs for repair across Alabama at no extra charge, complete all repair work at our Montgomery workshop, and return the rug to your door when the work is complete. Repair timelines vary by complexity and will be discussed during assessment.

Real Results

Before & After: Damage Repaired, Character Preserved

Real rugs repaired by Essy Rugs — from straightforward fringe replacement to complex reweaving on antique Oriental pieces. Every repair is held to the standard of invisibility before delivery.
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Before

After

Wool Persian — Full Fringe Replacement

Both ends of the fringe completely worn away, with early warp thread damage beginning at one end. Fringe replaced with hand-knotted cotton matched to the original weight. Edge secured and stabilised before return.
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Wool Area Rug — Edge Unravelling & Corner Tear

Three sides of binding fully unravelled, corner tear extending 8 inches into the pile. Complete rebinding and pile repair. Rug returned structurally sound with no visible repair line.
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Antique Silk Oriental — Moth Damage Reweaving

Multiple bald patches from moth larvae across the central medallion. Full reweaving using hand-dyed silk yarn matched to the aged original. Pattern fully restored and indistinguishable from the surrounding pile.
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Common Questions

Rug Repair FAQ​

What types of rugs can you repair and restore by hand?

Essy Rugs provides professional hand repair and restoration for many rug types, including Persian, Oriental, wool, silk, antique, heirloom, area, runner, synthetic, viscose, and nylon rugs. Each rug is carefully assessed to determine the most appropriate repair method.

What types of rug damage can be repaired?

We repair a wide range of rug damage, including worn or missing fringe, unravelled edges, damaged selvage, holes, tears, moth damage, burns, worn-out pile, and foundation or warp damage. Depending on the rug’s construction and the extent of the damage, we may use hand reweaving, patching, rebinding, or other specialized restoration techniques.

Can you restore antique and heirloom rugs?

Yes. Antique and heirloom rugs require specialized care to preserve their original character and value. Our restoration process focuses on stabilizing and repairing the rug while preserving as much of the original material as possible, using appropriate knotting techniques and carefully matched yarn.

Will the repaired area be visible after restoration?

Our goal is to make every repair blend as seamlessly as possible with the surrounding rug. We analyze the rug’s original construction, knot type, pile direction, density, and pattern before beginning the repair. Dye-matched yarn is also used to help the restored area integrate naturally with the original design.

Can you repair damaged rug fringe and edges?

Yes. We repair and replace damaged fringe and restore unravelled or weakened edges and selvage. Fringe can be hand-knotted and matched to the original style, while damaged edges are carefully rebound or oversewn to help restore the rug’s structural integrity.

Do you repair holes, tears, and moth-damaged areas?

Yes. Holes, tears, moth damage, and worn-through sections can often be repaired through patching or full hand reweaving. For hand-knotted Persian and Oriental rugs, the damaged section may be rebuilt by recreating the foundation and pile using appropriately matched yarn and knotting techniques.

Before and After Rug Repair

Not Sure If Your Rug Can Be Repaired?

We assess every rug honestly and tell you what is achievable before any work is agreed. Send us a photo or schedule a pickup for a full in-person assessment — no obligation, no charge for the assessment itself.
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Tell us about your rug and the damage — rug type, fiber, the nature of the repair needed, and the approximate size of the damaged area. We will come back with a transparent, no-obligation quote and an honest assessment of what we can achieve and how long it will take.

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