The edges of a rug are where damage starts. Binding and serging restore frayed edges and prevent further unraveling.
Cloth tape sewn over the edge of a rug. Used for machine-made rugs and some hand-knotted rugs where the original edge has worn through. Fast, durable, and inexpensive.
Overcasting yarn applied along the edge by hand or machine. The traditional finish for hand-knotted oriental rugs. Matches the look of the original construction.
Depends on the rug. We choose based on construction, age, and how the rug is used. The goal is always the right finish for the rug, not the cheapest one.