Condition

Time and use take their toll on materials. Holes and tears are not uncommon in old and antique Kilims. In a qualitative restoration, old yarns are sought after in order to find the most accurate colour match possible. Furthermore, the type of maintenance must also be considered. For example, an unprofessional cleaning can sometimes result in unwanted discolourations. However, sometimes colour fading has its own charm. The costs of both neccessary and optional restoration work have already been considered by ISTEK in the Kilim catalogue.