Repair & Restoration In most Oriental rugs the first thing  things that go first are the sides &  edge of the rug as they get most of the traffic. We match the worn spots from over  200 colors of wool & cotton. If we do not have the exact colors we  dye it with all natural dyes.   In the more complicated areas, like  the field of the rugs, we have to do an  actual reweave which is complicated  but well worth it to save a fine carpet. Cleaning Rugs by Hand The first thing we do is test a small  area to make sure there will be no  color run. We start with cold water  and gradually increase the  temperature. Both sides of the piece  are then thoughly vacuumed.  Pet stains are the most difficult to get  out and you have to be very careful  when cleaning to remove them.   Once this is done we immerse the rug  in warm water and scrub it with  organic solvents. I like to treat the  rugs for moth proofing with a special  mixture I learned in Central Asia.   Then the rugs are hung in a hot room  for 2 days until they’re dry. Then the  rug is gently vacuumed on both sides  & the final process to leave them  outside in the fresh air for one day. Furniture & Pillows Sometimes it’s impossible to fix a  rug. I try to recycle the fragments and  the easiest way Is to make pillows. I also enjoy taking vintage & antique  frames of furniture & using the  fragments for seats, cushions and  pillows.  I feel that I am passing this furniture  onto the next generation & keeping  some of its history. Each piece Is one  of a kind.