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Care & Preservation of Oriental and Navajo Rugs
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Care and Maintenance Index. Spills and pet accidents. Moth and insect problems. Learn to observe the condition. Of rugs and textiles in your collection, and make sure they are receiving proper treatment. Most problems can be addressed if caught early, but some damage can be irreversible if caught too late (especially insect damage, mildew, light/heat damage, build-up of stains and soiling, excessive wear, and fiber damage from over-washing, chemical exposure, and soap build-up). Logo design by Sonya Cohen.
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Testimonials From Our Clientele - Rug Restoration, Care and Maintenance Services
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For references, and by their permission, please feel free to contact any of our regular commercial clients, including:. Joan Weissman, rug designer: 505-265-0144. Deanne or Jamie at Shiprock Santa Fe, antique Navajo rug specialists:. Michael Smith, antique indian art: 505-995-1013. Laura Center Navajo Rug Restoration: 505-982-5663. Gary Coles Christensen Rug Merchants: 505-986-6089. Packards on the Plaza rug department: 505-983-9241. Zaplin Lampert Gallery: 505-982-6100. Seret and Sons: 505-988-9151.
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Spot Cleaning - Do It Yourself Tips: Cleaning Oriental and Navajo Rugs - Spills and Pet accidents - Flooding - Vacuuming
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Care and Maintenance Index. Spills and pet accidents. Moth and insect problems. Spills and pet accidents. In the event of flooding, it is necessary to dry the rug quickly in order to prevent dye bleeding and mildew. If a wet vacuum is not available, a carpet cleaner can be called to extract the water, but not to clean the rug. Elevate the rug so that air can reach both surfaces, and contact a rug washing specialist as soon as possible for proper cleaning and drying. Logo design by Sonya Cohen.
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Rug Storage and Display - Do It Yourself Tips: Storage and Mounting for Oriental Navajo Rugs
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Care and Maintenance Index. Spills and pet accidents. Moth and insect problems. Mounting is done either with or without a frame-work, depending on the needs of the piece. Frame-work, or hard mounting:. Non-frame-work hanging methods include:. Rod and sleeve or loop tabs:. C) 2003 Textival Rug and Textile Workshop. Logo design by Sonya Cohen. Graphic design and site development by EllipsisWeb . . .
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Resource Links - Information on Oriental and Navajo Rugs
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General storage and conservation issues. Storage and Conservation supplies. Solar Screen Co. Inc. Window shades and tinting). Tyvek and storage materials). Indian Arts Research Center. Center of Southwest Studies. Oriental rugs, textiles, and Islamic art. Emmet Eiland’s Rug Blog. Joan Weissman Custom Rugs. Rug Conferences and Rug Society info. Weavers/Trading Posts/Dealers in Navajo Textiles. The Spider Rock Girls. Specialist books on rugs and textiles. Regional art and antique shows.
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About Textival - oriental rug washing, Navajo textile restoration, washing and de-bleeding - appraisal, identification
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Our knowledgeable staff includes specialists in oriental rug washing, Navajo textile restoration, restorative washing and de-bleeding of Navajo rugs, dyeing, carding and spinning of natural fibers, and appraisal, identification and analysis of rugs and textiles. Owner, Rufus Cohen. Specializes in Navajo rug washing and oversees various stages of color run removal. He DJs house, reggae, dub and soul music as “Dave 12” at clubs and parties throughout New Mexico. Is a weaver specializing in twill techniques...
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Rug Restoration & Conservation
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All work is done by hand. Our oriental rug repair and restoration service utilizes an extensive stock of wool, cotton, and linen materials we have collected through the years. Some material ravelled from old rug fragments can be used in restoration. When appropriate and with the client’s consent, large-scale projects can be sent to a secure facility in Turkey through an insured broker. Textival uses Lanaset acid dyes for superior wash- and light-fastness. Item is checked into our facility. In-home or.
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Rug Conservation - Do It Yourself Tips: Care & Preservation of Oriental and Navajo Rugs
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Care and Maintenance Index. Spills and pet accidents. Moth and insect problems. The four major threats to long-term conservation of oriental and Navajo rugs are: moisture, sunlight/ultraviolet exposure, insect damage, and improper cleaning. 2 Sunlight/ultraviolet light and heat. Household pets, vacuum cleaners, metal sculpture/furniture legs, and heavy traffic can all do serious damage to floor rugs as well. For more thoughts on the care and maintenance of household rugs, see our article for Chubb In...
