How to prepare your order rug?
Handmade by skilled craftsmen using traditional methods and natural materials, vintage rugs are often worn. As time goes by, these rugs fade and get damaged in some areas. But expert restoration can fix them. Through cleaning, repairs and restoration process, vintage rugs can be brought back to almost original condition. So they can stay in your home for generations to come.
Before your vintage rug arrives at your doorstep, it goes through a long and detailed process. Every step is handled by the skilled hands of experts so your rug will arrive to you in the best possible condition. Now, let’s take a step by step look at the process your rug goes through before it’s ready for your home.
You might be curious about the journey of your vintage rug or kilim before it arrives to your doorstep. From sourcing and restoration to quality control and shipping, every piece goes through a detailed process.
Below you’ll find a summary of the steps, so you can appreciate the history and craftsmanship behind the rug that will soon be in your home. It covers all the stages a vintage carpet 20-100 years old goes through until it reaches the customer..
- Production and Sourcing
- Old Rug Markets: Experts source original vintage rugs from old carpet markets, village homes, and antique shops.
- Weaving Process: Vintage rugs are typically handwoven. Skilled weavers use traditional methods and natural materials to create these unique pieces.
- Careful Selection: Each rug is meticulously examined for its age, weaving technique, material quality, and patterns.
- Cleaning and Preparation: Once weaving is completed, the rugs are cleaned of dust and dirt, necessary repairs are made, and they are prepared for sale.
- Reaching Suppliers: The prepared rugs are delivered to wholesalers or producers that supply platforms like Zengoda.
- Restoration Needs: The condition of the rug is assessed to determine if restoration is required.
- Restoration and Preparation
- Cleaning: The rug is cleaned using specialized methods to remove dirt and stains.
- Repair: Tears, missing threads, and damaged areas are carefully repaired if necessary.
- Reshaping: The rug is reshaped while maintaining its original form.
- Washing: The rug is washed with special carpet shampoos, ensuring it is clean and hygienic.
- Inspection and Quality Control
- Fine Details: The rug's colors, patterns, and texture are thoroughly inspected.
- Quality Standards: The rug is checked to ensure it meets Zengoda’s quality standards.
- Arrival at Zengoda and Cataloging
- Quality Control: Rugs arriving at Zengoda are subjected to another round of detailed inspections by expert teams. The rug’s authenticity, quality, size, and overall condition are evaluated at this stage.
- Photography: High-resolution photos of the rug from every angle are taken to be displayed on the online sales platform.
- Cataloging: All the rug's features (size, material, design, age, etc.) are meticulously recorded. This information helps customers find the right product while searching.
- Presentation to Customers and Ordering
- Online Platform: The rug is showcased alongside Zengoda.com. Customers can browse through thousands of vintage rug options to find their perfect match.
- Detailed Product Information: Each rug is accompanied by detailed descriptions to help customers make an informed decision.
- Placing an Order: The customer adds their chosen rug to the cart and completes the order.
- Order Processing and Packaging
- Payment Verification: The customer’s payment information is verified.
- Order Preparation: The ordered rug is located in the warehouse and prepared for packaging.
- Careful Packaging: The rug is carefully packed with special materials to ensure it remains undamaged.
- Secure Packaging: Using protective packaging materials, the rug is wrapped securely to prevent any damage during transit.
- Delivery to Shipping and Tracking
- Shipping Company: The packaged rug is shipped via the selected courier to the customer’s address.
- Tracking Number: A tracking number is provided to the customer so they can monitor the shipment's status in real-time.
- Delivery: The courier delivers the rug to the customer’s address.
- Arrival to the Customer
- Delivery: The rug enhances their home with their beautiful new vintage rug.
- Enjoyment: The rug is delivered to the customer’s home.
This process highlights the unique story behind each vintage rug. From weaving to reaching the customer’s home, many hands contribute to its journey.
We ship our rugs direct from the warehouse to your door so they arrive in perfect condition. With our quality and authenticity guarantee you can be sure every rug you buy is a piece of art. Unlike other generic floor coverings our handmade vintage rugs are one offs so you won’t find the same one anywhere else.
