Chelsea is known for its unique antique carpet shops and skilled carpet conservation experts. Preserving antique carpets involves meticulous care and expert restoration techniques, such as mending frayed edges, repairing damages, reweaving patterns, gentle handwashing with pH-neutral solutions and using controlled humidity levels to maintain the natural fibres and dye.
Indeed, this is the process in a nutshell, but I am doing it a disservice by shortening the experience. Why don’t I take you on a short but fascinating history trip through time and space? I am proud to present to you the journey of Chelsea’s antique carpets – from Istanbul and Isfahan to the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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