Much time and skill is needed to weave a handmade carpet. An experienced weaver can take anywhere from 5 -15 months to create a 9x12 rug, depending on the fineness of the weave. The labor intensity of producing carpets makes them true luxury items.

Over time these well used items need care. A handmade carpet can last anywhere from decades to hundreds of years with proper treatment. This needs the skills of an experienced restorer.

Restoring an oriental rug requires knowledge of every aspect of the weaving process including:

• Types of materials used
• Spinning of wool
• Dyeing of yarns
  
• Multiple weaving techniques
• Finishing processes

Restoration is both an art and a science.

Pamela Hiller has over 26 years experience in the craft of oriental rug repair. From her Petaluma studio she has worked for leading corporations, rug producers, and private collectors in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Pamela’s training includes work in:

• Oriental carpet restorations
• Aubusson tapestry weaving techniques
• Natural dyeing techniques
• Handspinning of wool into yarn
• Navajo rug restorations
• Oriental carpet technical analysis and identification.

Please contact Pamela with any questions you have regarding restorations of your handwoven rugs.

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