How To Hide Rug Fringe

The decorative fringe along the edges often unravels or becomes detached from the body of the rug.

How to hide rug fringe.

One way is to first properly secure the end so the rug is in tact and then to hide those tassels if they are short by wrapping the end in the same way the sides are over wrapped with wool. Note the slight blooming of the tassels at their tips. If you want to remove the risk of fringe being torn away entirely then you can hide the fringe. As shown below this rug s fringe is particularly long.

Oriental rugs experience a great deal of wear and tear due to daily use. Fringes on genuine hand knotted rugs are extensions of the warp threads which with the weft form the structure for making the knots and are therefore an intrinsic part of the rug. To secure the fringe in place tape it to the bottom of the rug with a few pieces of masking tape. Fold the fringe underneath the rug to hide and protect it.

The usual reason for wanting to remove a fringe from an oriental rug is because it has become ragged and many of the threads have become loose or detached. When you hide the fringe should you decide to sell the rug or pass it on to someone else original fringe will be a future option. In this process the fringe stays attached to your rug but is hidden and secured underneath the rug or wrapped in wool binding. Stronger tape such as clear packing.

Owners of handmade or valuable rugs should have the fringe repaired by a professional which is often a lengthy and expensive process.