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Conservation Treatments

Embroidered purse before textile conservation treatment
Embroidered silk purse before conservation treatment with multiple condition issues. University of Glasgow.

Condition Issues

Textiles can have a myriad of condition issues, that worsen as they age and are used. Some common types of damage I have observed are:

  • Soiling
  • Staining
  • Clothes moths
  • Mould
  • Tears
  • Distortion
  • Wrinkling
  • Dye fading
  • Holes
  • Structural weakness

Conservation Treatments

Treatment by a professional textile conservator can alleviate these condition issues and prevent future damage. At Rossi Conservation, each conservation treatment is customised to the needs of the object and the client. Some of these treatments include:

  • Support Stitching
  • Adhesive Treatments
  • Surface Cleaning
  • Humidification
  • Wet Cleaning
  • Replacing Lost Elements
Textile conservator Isabella Rossi treating a silk purse.
Conservator Isabella Rossi reducing staining on a silk purse. University of Glasgow.