AboutJahann and Sons Persian Rugs Expertise I can answer any and all questions you have regarding the cleaning, restoration and repair of Oriental rugs. I am more than happy to view your pictures via email and to give you advice on what you can do yourself and what needs to be left to the pros. I can also advise on the cost-effectiveness of repair on your rugs.
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Question Hi Your site looks relly helpful I have a genuine rug bought from an afghanistan rug specialistabout 5 years ago It is about 9ft by 7ft with no banking Its a fairly thin rug and over the last three years has developed raised ridges all over which wont pull out It has never got wet so I am not sure why and if anything will sort it at all at a reasonable price It cost about £400 I look forward to your reply
Answer Hi Helyn,
Unfortunately, buckling tends to be a problem with rugs that have wool foundations. I'm guessing that this is the kind of rug that you have, as Afghani rugs very often have wool foundations.
Let me ask you something: is it humid where you live? Sometimes, a rug doesn't need to get wet to buckle. The humidity can do this to it. I'm in the Washington, DC area and our summers are awful, and this happens here all the time. I'm wondering if this might be the cause of your troubles. If not, I'll have to mull it over and figure out what else might be the culprit.
To remedy this situation, you need to have your rug blocked. Hopefully, this would be a permanent fix because your rug's foundation will have aclimated to your local weather.
Hope the information is helpful.
Best,
Katie
Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs
4210 Howard Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
