Care and restoration
Washed by hand, dried in the shade, mended on the bench
Our wash house in Ikoyi cleans about 120 carpets a month, from silk heirlooms to the kilim the dog sleeps on.
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Scene 02Before and after
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A drawn example: grey, flattened and dull on the right, washed and brushed on the left.
Scene 03In the wash house
Seven steps, about ten days
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Inspect and photograph
We record every mark, weak spot and repair, and send you the photos the same day.
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Dust out
Hand-knotted carpets hold kilos of fine dust. We beat it out from the back on a frame.
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Test the colours
A damp cloth on every colour, to be sure nothing will run.
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Wash by hand
Cool water, a gentle wool wash and soft brushes, following the pile.
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Rinse and squeeze
Many rinses, then a roller press to remove water without twisting the carpet.
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Dry in the shade
On racks under cover for two to four days, turned often, never in harsh sun.
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Groom and return
The pile is brushed, fringes combed, and the carpet returned rolled in clean paper.
Scene 04On the bench
Restoration
Our master restorer rebuilds worn fringes, binds frayed edges, reweaves holes and moth damage with wool dyed to match, and secures old repairs that have started to lift. Most work takes one to three weeks.
| Fringe rebuild, per metre | N35,000 |
|---|---|
| Edge binding, per metre | N12,000 |
| Reweave, per 10 by 10 cm | From N55,000 |
| Full assessment with report | N30,000, refunded on work |
Scene 05Questions
About care
Do you clean carpets bought elsewhere?
Yes, any carpet, including machine-made ones. We tell you honestly if one is not worth the cost of a wash.
How often should a carpet be washed?
In a Lagos home, every two to three years for a living room, more often with pets or small children.
Will washing fade my carpet?
Not with our method. We test every colour first and never use bleach or harsh detergent.
Is my carpet insured while with you?
Yes, from pickup to return, at the value you declare or our valuation.
Not sure what it needs?
Send us three photos on WhatsApp: the front, the back and the worst corner. We reply with a price the same day.