An Oriental Rug Can Survive For Centuries . Because continual direct exposure to sunlight will damage a rug over time, use window shades,shutters, or heavy curtains to safeguard your investment. Over time, dampness will rot the threads and destroy the fibers of a rug. Keep them in a dry environment. If a rug is cut or torn, have a competent person repair the damage as soon as possible.
Holes can expand very quickly and ruin an otherwise repairable carpet.
With ordinary use, the selvage edges tend to fray as they are not as compressed as the rug pile. Worn edges can easily be redarned. Fringes can be replaced. Worn or damaged areas in the middle of a rug can be re-knotted. Even large holes can be restored.