Moth damage is one of the most common forms of damage in handmade rugs. The natural wools and silks in Persian, Oriental and Contemporary rugs attract these insects where they can cause devastating damage. Moths love warm and dark environments such as underneath furniture and floorboards and if undisturbed they will eat away at the natural fibres of a rug or carpet.

At James Barclay we specialise in Moth Treatment and Moth Damage Restoration. The process begins by treating rugs with anti-moth spray, killing all the larvae and eggs inside the foundations. Once this is done the Hand Cleaning will flush out the dirt, dust and moth while washing the pile to bring the natural colours back (this is important so we can match the colours during the repair process). Moth Damage Restoration involves re-weaving and re-piling all carried out using the same methods the rug was originally made.