Restoration
Restoration addresses damage or loss with the aim of improving a piece’s appearance and use while respecting its original character. The appropriate work depends on the individual textile.
Rug Restoration in Los Angeles
Carpets · Rugs · Tapestries
Care for the piece.
Respect for its history.
Restoration and conservation for treasured rugs and tapestries, guided by an understanding of the character that makes each piece worth keeping.
Iloulian Rugs offers restoration and conservation services in Los Angeles. John Iloulian supervises each project, with skilled repair staff carrying out the work and attention given to the carpet’s historical authenticity and quality.
Discuss your piece
A considered approach
Restoration, conservation
and lasting care.
Conservation
Conservation focuses on the care and stability of the textile, with respect for its materials and history. Preserving an antique does not necessarily mean making it look new.
Personal oversight
Our services extend to carpets and tapestries held by private collectors, museums and galleries. Each project receives John Iloulian’s supervision.
Start a conversation
Tell us about
your rug or tapestry.
A family piece, a long-held collection or a recent acquisition—begin with what you know about the textile and what you hope to address.
Contact the gallery to discuss your concerns and the next step for your piece.
Useful details to share
- An overall photograph and close-ups of the areas of concern.
- Approximate dimensions and any known origin or age.
- What you have noticed: wear, damage or evidence of an earlier repair.
- How the piece is used or displayed, and any timing considerations.
You do not need a complete history to make an inquiry. Send what you have; avoid guessing at details you do not know.
Before you inquire
A few useful questions.
Is preservation different from restoration?
Preservation describes the broader aim of caring for a piece over time. Restoration and conservation are approaches that can support that aim. We use restoration and conservation to describe our service, with preservation of the textile’s character as the guiding purpose.
Do you work with tapestries as well as rugs?
Yes. Iloulian Rugs offers restoration and conservation services for carpets and tapestries. Contact the gallery with details of your piece.
Can you provide a price or turnaround before seeing the piece?
There is no single price or timetable listed for restoration. The textile’s condition and the work being considered matter. Discuss scope, cost and timing directly with the gallery for your project.
Will restoration make an antique rug look new?
That is not the guiding goal. The aim is to care for the piece while respecting its historical authenticity and intrinsic character. The appropriate outcome should be discussed for the individual rug or tapestry.
Begin with a conversation.
Visit Iloulian Rugs in Los Angeles or contact the gallery about your restoration inquiry.
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