Persian, Oriental & Handmade Rug Repair in NYC
Moth damage, pet damage, holes, tears and worn edges repaired by hand for Persian, Oriental, antique and handmade rugs. Free photo estimates — text us pictures of the damage.
Trusted by New Yorkers and design professionals to wash, restore, and tailor fine rugs.
CUT TO FIT
Every rug cut to the exact size of your room, re-bound by hand, with its border and pattern kept intact.
Bringing Rugs Back to Life
Why Immediate Repair Matters
Tears and open seams. A tear, slit or open seam is a localized failure in the rug's foundation. Left alone, foot traffic and vacuum contact widen the damage and cause surrounding knots to release. Prompt stabilization stops a small tear from becoming a large hole.
Pet and everyday damage. Chewed corners, claw snags and scattered small holes are among the most common repairs we perform. We patch and reinforce the affected area, matching yarn color and pile height so the repair blends into the surrounding field.
Knowing when repair is enough. Most localized damage can be repaired directly without disturbing the rest of the rug. Widespread damage across large sections of the foundation calls for full reconstruction instead; see our Antique Rug Restoration page for that scope of work.
Repairs we handle most often:
- Moth damage rug repair: patching holes and bald channels left by larvae
- Pet damage repair: chewed corners, claw snags and urine-weakened areas
- Hole and tear repair: punctures from furniture, heels and vacuum accidents
- Open seam and split repair: restitching failed joins before they spread
- Worn edge and side cord repair: rebuilding the perimeter that holds knots in place
- Rug reweaving: hand-knotting new wool or silk into missing pile
- Backing replacement and blocking: for tufted rugs with failing latex or curling corners
Essential Repairs
Pet Damage & Chew Repair
Localized Moth Damage
Tear & Slit Stabilization
Backing Replacement & Blocking
RUG TYPES WE SERVICE
Professional Area Rug Repair in NYC
Most rug damage is repairable. Rug Refinery handles holes, tears, open seams, moth damage, pet damage and worn edges on Persian, Oriental, antique and handmade rugs across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
Why small damage spreads
A rug is held together by tension. Once an edge unravels or a seam opens, foot traffic and vacuum contact release the surrounding knots, and a minor repair becomes a major reconstruction.
Our weavers stabilize the foundation first, then rebuild with color-matched yarn so the repair blends into the surrounding field.
Rugs We Repair & Reweave
- Persian and Oriental hand-knotted rugs
- Turkish Oushak, Anatolian and kilim flatweaves
- Moroccan Beni Ourain and high-pile wool
- Antique and heirloom textiles
- Wool, silk and cotton area rugs
- Tufted, hooked and modern machine-made rugs
How repairs are quoted
Repair pricing depends on the damage, the rug's construction and the materials needed, so every project is quoted individually. Send photos and we'll give you a clear estimate at no charge.
If the damage is limited to fringe or edges, see Rug Fringe Repair. For a full edge refinish, see Custom Rug Fabrication.
