Rug Repair & Restoration — Serving Chicago & Downers Grove

Most rug damage has a simple cause: foot traffic wears the edges, moths and pets make holes, sun fades the dye, a spill or bleach mark ruins a corner. All of it can be repaired — and because Cassim Rug Gallery manufactures rugs, we repair them the way they were made: by hand, knot for knot, with genuine wool and the same age-old methods used on the loom.

We repair every kind of handmade rug, from rare antique Persian pieces to today's wool and silk rugs: reweaving unraveling edges, hand-wrapping and binding sides, repairing or replacing fringes, touch-up dyeing, resizing, and moth damage restoration.

Our clients often bring rugs with sentimental value — family heirlooms, wedding gifts, pieces acquired overseas. With every repair we restore not just the rug but the memories woven into it.


We also hand-wash rugs in the same facility — see our rug cleaning service, or get driving directions below.

RUG CLEANING SERVICEDRIVING DIRECTIONS

Expert Rug Restoration and Repair at Cassim Rug Gallery

  • REPAIRING REWEAVING AN UNRAVELING EDGE

    Rug edges frequently unravel over time due to foot traffic. Our weavers skillfully restore damaged sections, keeping both aesthetics and value.


    [Damaged Edges Restored: Professional Rug Repair in Hinsdale, IL]

  • HAND WRAPPING/BINDING THE SIDES

    Frayed sides might diminish a rug's lifespan. We can professionally fix the frayed rug sides by hand wrapping/binding and secure it.


    [Expert Hand Binding for a Customer in Downers Grove, IL]

  • REPAIRING/ADDING FRINGES

    Fringes are delicate and usually the first to wear out.  We restore or replace them by hand, matching the original weave.


    [Professional Fringe Repair For A Customer In Burr Ridge , IL]

  • TOUCH UP DYEING

    Sunlight or accidental chemical like bleach can cause colors to fade or run, but
    our dye experts bring them back to life.

    [Professional Rug Dye Touch-Up for a Customer in Batavia, IL]

  • RUG RESIZING

    When rugs don’t fit new spaces, we resize rugs seamlessly matching the original
    binding.

    [Rug Resize For a customer in Glen Ellyn, IL]

  • CUSTOM STAIR RUNNER & INSTALLATION

    Your stairs deserve better. Get a custom runner, tailored & installed with care at Cassim Rug Gallery.

    [Custom L shaped stair runner project for a customer in Lemont, IL]

Real Clients, Real Results

Our work is about more than just repairs; it is about honoring the history behind each rug.
Serving Greater Chicago with Care

Cassim Rug Gallery is a renowned rug repair and restoration service in Chicagoland, experienced in the repair of all rugs, from timeless Persian antiques to today’s wool and silk creations.

Based in Downers Grove, we repair rugs for families across Chicagoland.

Pickup and delivery are available; call (630) 324‑6567 and we'll arrange it.

No matter where you are in the Chicago area, we promise the same thing: skilled craftsmanship, attention to detail, and respect for the history woven into your rug.

Bring your rug to 239 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove — or text photos of the damage to (630) 324‑6567 and we'll tell you what's possible.

Call (630) 324-6567

FAQs

How much does rug repair cost?

Every repair is different — a fringe replacement costs far less than reweaving a hole. Call us or text photos of the damage for a rough idea; for an exact quote we need to see the rug. We'll always tell you honestly whether a repair is worth it before any work starts.

Can my rug be repaired?

Almost always, if it's handmade. We reweave edges and holes, add or remove fringes, hand-wrap and bind sides, match colors, fix moth damage and resize. Bring it in or send photos and we'll tell you what's possible.

How do you repair damaged rugs?

The same way the rug was made. We're rug manufacturers, so our weavers restore an unraveling edge or a hole using the original construction — knot for knot, in matching wool — rather than gluing or patching over it.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a rug?

For a handmade rug, repair is usually worth it: the rug keeps its value and lasts another generation. For a machine-made rug, replacement is often cheaper — and we'll tell you so rather than charge you for a repair that doesn't make sense.

How long does a repair take?

Small repairs like fringes and edges usually take 2-3 weeks; reweaving larger damage takes longer. We give you a date when we see the rug.

Can you resize a rug to fit my room?

Yes — handmade or machine-made. We cut it, then hand-bind or serge the new edge to match the original, so the rug looks like it was made that size. See the resize photo above from a Glen Ellyn project.