12/11/2023
Unfortunately, yes, they are. Antique rugs with cotton foundations are less susceptible to moth damage than those with wool foundations. Moths, as well as other kinds of insects, generally prefer animal fibers like wool to vegetable fibers like cotton. If you have antique cotton rugs and you see holes, those are more likely to have been the result of improper care or use. However, both cases are repairable and the foundation will probably need to be rebuilt if the hole is extensive.
If you are experiencing such a problem with your rug, give us a call and we'll come to your location to inspect the rug, pick it up a do our best to restore its original beauty.
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