How To Care For Hand Knotted Vegetable Dye Rugs

Posted by Beautiful Rugs on January 14th, 2020

Many rug owners think that they need to treat their valuable hand-knotted rugs like fine china. Hand-knotted vegetable dye rugs, however, have earned their magical reputation because of their durable fibers. They can be easily cleaned but these rugs still need a clean environment and some protection from their natural enemies. Here are some tips to care for your natural dyed rugs.

1.Storing hand-knotted rugs safely

This is not a hidden fact that moths love to feast on stored rugs - they love dirty rugs. Therefore, it is always a good idea to clean the rug before storing it away. You can take the help of a professional cleaner who will pack your rugs safely in moisture absorbent paper. This will help prevent the sneaking in of any insects. While storing it, ensure that the paper won’t get pierced or damped. A small tear can result in the invasion of moths or bug and damp can cause mold or mildew. Both these things will lead to the destruction of your rug.

2.Mildew, mold and dry rot

Leaving rugs wet for a long duration may lead to the development of mildew and mold and eventually dry rot. The most common cause for this is the placement of any potted plant near a rug. They can cause a terrible, rotted ring on the beautiful hand-knotted vegetable dye rug and destroy it. No matter how many glazed pots and glazed saucers you use, none of them will prevent your rug from getting wet. Most people are unaware of how wet their rug is until a huge rotten ring appears. Additionally, when a rug is poorly stored, it can become wet as well. Therefore, make sure to keep water away from our rug.

3.Ends, edges, and holes

They the foremost parts of the rugs that need special attention. In order to avoid expensive repairs, it is important to keep them in good condition. Generally, the fringe of a rug begins to wear out after 10-15 years. They can be replaced but a new fringe on an old rug will look inappropriate. Wear out of the end is more problematic. The ends are the foundation of a rug and if the foundation rags, the rug will begin to lose its pile. There are several other problems as well that can occur like holes, wrinkles, etc, which are very expensive to fix.

4.Sunlight

It is extremely important to protect your hand-knotted vegetable dyed rug from the direct sunlight. Naturally dyed rugs are at great risk of fading in sunlight. It will dry out the cotton and wool and make it more brittle. So move your rugs to somewhere in a less bright room, where there is no direct sunlight.

Hand-knotted vegetable dyed rugs are one of a kind. Each rug is exceptionally knotted to create a unique work of art. Use these simple tips to protect your rug and make them look beautiful forever.