Moth Damage & Rug Restoration

Moth damage is one of the most common and destructive forms of damage found in handmade rugs. Natural fibres such as wool and silk, found in many Persian, Oriental and contemporary rugs, can be particularly attractive to moths and their larvae.

Moths thrive in warm, dark, undisturbed areas, often hiding beneath furniture or floorboards. If left untreated, they can gradually eat through the natural fibres of a rug, causing extensive damage to both the pile and foundation.

Rug Store, we specialise in professional moth treatment and moth damage restoration, using traditional techniques to carefully restore fine rugs.

Our Moth Treatment Process

The restoration process begins with a thorough anti-moth treatment. Our specialist treatment targets and eliminates moth larvae and eggs within the rug's foundations, helping to prevent further infestation.

Once the treatment has been completed, the rug is carefully hand cleaned. This process removes embedded dirt, dust and moth debris while washing the pile and helping to revive the rug's natural colours.

This stage is particularly important when restoring moth damage, as it allows our skilled restorers to accurately identify and match the original colours during the repair process.

Traditional Moth Damage Restoration

Our experienced craftsmen restore moth-damaged rugs using traditional methods appropriate to the way the rug was originally made. Depending on the extent of the damage, this can involve re-weaving, re-piling and rebuilding damaged areas by hand.

Rug Store has many years of experience repairing fine rugs, including severely moth-damaged pieces. Our years of experience are already recognized by major Oriental rug dealers.

With the right treatment and specialist craftsmanship, even rugs with extensive moth damage can often be restored to their former beauty.

See Our Rug Restoration Work

Visit our Rug Repairs and restoration page to explore our case studies, including before-and-after photographs showing the results of our work. They demonstrate how careful, traditional restoration can breathe new life into rugs that may initially appear beyond repair.