The restoration work could include rebinding side-cords, securing ends and fringes, rebuilding pile in threadbare areas and reweaving tears and holes. Liz works by hand, using high quality wools carefully blended to match the original colours.
Previous clients whose carpets Liz has restored include: The Office of Public Works, at Farmleigh, The Hon. Desmond and Mrs. Penny Guinness. Leixlip Castle, The late Knight of Glin, Glin Castle, Mr Michael and Mrs Sarah Ramsden, Saskia Antiques and Sopwell Hall, Mr Alphonsus O’Meara, Dalkey.
Before: antique Ziegler carpet with wear from tension problem
After: problem corrected, ready for another century
Before: Dobag border, chewed by canine admirer
After: rewoven and rebound
Before: moth damaged Sultanabad
After: with the right yarns and patience, damage is nearly invisible
Damaged rugs can even come back to life as beautiful cushions