Silk Rug Repair in Dallas, TX.
Specialist silk rug repair across the DFW metroplex — high-value Hereke, Qom, Kashmir silk.
Repairing silk rugs continuously since 1881.
Same family, same standards, four generations of craft.
Listed by the Oriental Rug Buyers Guide as one of the country's top rug cleaners.
Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau, Memphis chapter.
DFW silk rug repair work is often on very high-value pieces. Highland Park, University Park, and the Park Cities contain some of the most significant silk holdings in the country — full-silk Hereke pieces, fine Iranian Qom, Kashmir silk, and silk-highlighted oriental rugs all valuing in the five and six figures. The cost of getting silk repair wrong is enormous; the matched-silk gauge, hand-dyed colors, fine-density work, and patient methodology required take generations to develop. We've been doing this level of work for DFW collectors for decades.
Silk rug repair is the most demanding work we perform. Knot densities of 600 to 1,200 knots per square inch are typical in fine silk pieces, and any repair has to be performed at the same density. Silk takes dye differently than wool, with more saturated colors and more dramatic shifts in light. Matching aged silk colors is one of the most demanding aspects of fine rug repair — and getting it right requires both experienced craftspeople and the right materials.
Free pick-up across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Repair timelines vary by the type and severity of work — we'll quote a specific timeline after inspection. We provide a written estimate before any work begins.
Why silk repair is different.
Silk fibers and silk construction create specific repair challenges that don't exist with wool.
Fine knot density
Silk pieces routinely run 600–1,200 knots per square inch. Repair has to match that density — extremely fine work, slow progress.
Hand-dyed silk matching
Silk takes dye differently than wool — more saturated, more nuanced. Matching aged silk colors requires hand-dyeing, often with multiple test samples.
Luster preservation
Silk's characteristic shifting luster depends on fiber alignment and dye depth. Conservative methods and clean tooling preserve the original sheen.
Foundation fragility
Silk-on-silk construction (foundation also silk) is more fragile than silk-on-cotton. Foundation repair on full-silk pieces requires extra care.
Art silk identification
Many "silk" rugs are actually viscose or bamboo silk. Repair constraints for cellulose fiber are different — no wet cleaning, different adhesion. Correct identification is critical.
Silk highlights on wool rugs
Many fine Persians use silk highlights in an otherwise wool rug. Repair to silk-highlight areas requires silk technique even when most of the rug is wool.
Free pick-up across Dallas and surrounding areas.
- Dallas
- Plano
- Frisco
- Allen
- McKinney
- Highland Park
- University Park
- Richardson
- Carrollton
- Lewisville
- Coppell
- The Colony
- Little Elm
- Flower Mound
- Highland Village
- Addison
- Farmers Branch
- Garland
- Mesquite
- Rowlett
- Sachse
- Wylie
- Rockwall
- Heath
- Forney
- Sunnyvale
- Balch Springs
- Seagoville
- Cedar Hill
- DeSoto
- Duncanville
- Lancaster
- Glenn Heights
- Red Oak
- Waxahachie
- Midlothian
- Mansfield
- Grand Prairie
- Arlington
- Bedford
- Hurst
- Euless
- Colleyville
- Grapevine
- Southlake
- Keller
- North Richland Hills
- Watauga
- Haltom City
- Saginaw
- Fort Worth
- Benbrook
- Burleson
- Crowley
- Cleburne
- White Settlement
- Azle
- Weatherford
Common questions about silk rug repair in Dallas.
Where in DFW do you offer silk rug repair pick-up?
Free pick-up throughout the entire DFW metroplex — Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Highland Park, University Park, Richardson, Carrollton, Lewisville, Fort Worth, Arlington, Southlake, and surrounding cities. Specialist handling for high-value silk.
Why is silk rug repair more demanding than wool rug repair?
Silk rugs typically have knot densities of 600 to 1,200 KPSI — roughly two to three times finer than fine wool. The repair has to be performed at the same density, with matched silk gauge, and silk takes dye differently than wool.
Do you handle very high-value DFW silk repair?
Yes — routinely. Major silk repair projects on pieces valued in the high five-figures and into six figures are documented thoroughly with before-during-after photography. We recommend updated appraisal documentation pairing with major silk repair.
Can you match silk colors and luster?
Yes. Silk dye matching is one of the most demanding aspects of silk repair, but achievable. We hand-dye silk to match the rug's existing aged colors.
What about repair to silk highlights on a wool rug?
Many fine Persian, Turkish, and Indian rugs use silk highlights. Repair to silk-highlighted areas requires the silk-specific repair approach even though most of the surrounding rug is wool. We adapt area-by-area.
Available across five metros.
Free pick-up and delivery in every city we serve. Tap a city for local details and your nearest phone number.