Oriental Stair Runners

 

The pictures below show just a sampling of our extensive experience with the installations of high quality, handmade Oriental Stair Runners in a variety of settings and situations. Stair runners make a very good addition to any home which has wooden stairs, as wooden stairs tend to take on a plain look, which is easily remedied with beautiful Oriental designs. Another purpose of stair runners is to make stairs not only more attractive, but also to improve upon the safety of the rug. Without a stair runner, a wooden staircase is much more slippery and easy to fall on. By increasing the coefficient of friction, stair runners make your staircase much more manageable and safe.

 

Recent Repairs

We recently repaired this antique rug, which had suffered great damage to both the binding and the field, where we repaired a large hole. We have matched the color of the rug to the repair, so the area where the hole previously stood is now nearly completely unnoticeable. The binding is also restored, ensuring that the rug stays together and regains some durability, allowing it to be once again displayed for all to see. The antique has, of course, been restored and cleaned completely and gently by hand, so the owners need not worry about the treatment of their rug, as it's in good hands.

Antique Chinese Rug Repaired

We have recently performed a hand-repair on this Antique Chinese Rug. The binding on this particular rug was severely damaged, but the damage was no match for our skillful and careful hand repairs. When restoring an antique piece, it is extremely important that any materials added to the rug are as high quality as the rug's original quality. A poor choice can cause the rug to have an uneven quality, which degrades the overall appearance of your rug.We restore all Antique rugs --using the highest quality materials-- to the closest possible representation of their original form and image, ensuring that the rug's original design and charm is preserved through the repair process. Unlike other repair services, Main Street Oriental Rugs offers a repair that is completely done by hand, not unlike how the rug was originally constructed. This Antique Chinese's bindings are completely restored, and the rug has been carefully cleaned to fully restore it to its former glory.

Portuguese Arraiolos Rug in for Repair

This 10x13 wool-pile Portuguese rug has come to us for restoration, over the years the rug has sustained some damage, as is evident by the frayed edges, holes, and wear. The rug will be washed and put through the process of restoring it to much of its beauty.
Portuguese fashioned rugs are often referred to as "Arraiolos" carpets. These carpets are so named for the original rug-making town of Arraiolos in Portugal. Arraiolos also refers to the specific technique of weaving and stitching the rugs using a long-armed cross stitch, and each carpet's central design with multiple elements. Rug making stopped in Portugal suring the period of the Napoleonic Wars, but was revived in the early 20th century by artist Jose de Quieros. These rugs soon became in high demand across Europe and the United States during the World Wars.