FLATWEAVES, KILIMS, DHURRIES, SLITWEAVES & SOUMAKS.

FLATWEAVES, KILIMS, DHURRIES, SLITWEAVES & SOUMAKS. Cautions: Always inspect and pre-test. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage. Test for crocking and bleeding. Inspect for pre-existing color migration. Inspect for heavy soil and stains. Look for...

Flokati Rugs

Flokati Rugs Photo Credit: Brian Jespersen  Photo Credit: Brian Jespersen    Cautions:   Always inspect and pretest. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing conditions. Flokati rugs usually yellow or oxidize over a period of time. Flokatis are never...

Felt Rugs

Felt Rugs   Cautions: 1. Always inspect and pretest. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage. 2. Possibility of shrinkage (more felting). 3. Do not over agitate, especially in one given area. 4. Possible texture damage and color removal. 5. Look for...

ELIZABETH EAKINS FLAT WEAVES

ELIZABETH EAKINS FLAT WEAVES Cautions: 1. Always inspect and pre-test. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage.2. These rugs have a tendency to shrink. Advise the customer of the risk. Quote to tack-out rug before cleaning.3. Look to see if the rug lays...

Fringes – Dye Stripping and Bleaching

FRINGES-DYE STRIPPING & BLEACHING Cautions: 1. Always inspect and pre-test. Document and photograph. Note all pre-existing damage.2. Test for fringe fiber type. Most often it will be cotton. So this information will be aboutcotton fringes.3. Tug or pull on fringe...