Conservation Strategies of a Rare Historical Carpet in Cairo University, A case study

Abstract

Historical museums and houses contain a large number of historic carpets. Many researchers have pointed out that the original home of carpet makers is central Asia. This historic carpet is made of textile fibers, most notably wool fibers and silk fibers used in the manufacture of carpets. Different kind of natural dyes s and natural fibers were used manufacturing of the historical carpets. Historical carpets are exposed to many deterioration factors that cause damage and decay in fibers and dyes. Deterioration factors such as oscillate relative humidity (RH), changing temperature, effect of light, effect of air pollution which results in weakness in fibers and dye, hardness in fibers, separate parts, loss parts, stain and dust [1] [2] [3-5].