Hard Skills
AdvancedHand-Knotting and Re-weavingThe manual process of reconstructing a rug pile or foundation using traditional weaving techniques to repair holes and worn areas.
IntermediateNatural and Synthetic Dye MatchingThe ability to identify and replicate the specific hues and tones of rug fibers using various dyeing agents.
AdvancedFoundation Repair (Warp and Weft)The skill of replacing or repairing the internal structural threads that form the rug's base.
IntermediateRug Provenance IdentificationIdentifying the geographical origin, age, and specific tribal or city style of a rug to determine appropriate repair materials.
IntermediateEdge Binding and OvercastingSecuring the selvages and ends of a rug to prevent unraveling of the foundation and pile.