Cut Down Oriental Rug

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Cut down oriental rug.

Oriental rugs are typically woven from side to side across the warp strings which means there has to be an end point. And also as noted it is not at all unusual for those who want to use an oriental rug in a very specific room or space to have it cut down to size. This too requires expertise because it is best to maintain the rug s symmetry and pattern if you want also to maintain its value and aesthetic appeal. Hopefully the picture below explains it better.

The repair expert will first secure the fringe and then cut to an even length if it is messy or damaged. While maintaining as much of the rug we do our best to match the rug so it continues its symmetric design. Their rugs either did not fit in the place they wanted or the rugs were damaged to the point that the healthiest way for the rug was just to cut them down while preserving as much of it as possible. Genuine oriental rugs need careful handling by an expert in their care and management.

Use a straight edge 1 1 2 2 from the crease and score the rug. If the rug is older and is thought to have a high value do not cut the fringe as originality is a factor in collector carpets. Bleached fringing is not appropriate and will contrast too much with the dusky colors of an authentic oriental rug. When having a hand knotted rug fringe repaired the fringe color must match the warp and weft threads.