Color run, before and after washing

This is about as bad as it gets; flooding moisture and dry-wall plaster detritus that sat for weeks on a 100-year-old Transitional Navajo blanket. The dyes on these blankets, in addition to being fugitive, will tend to discolor if over-washed, and will leave a yellow stain if over-treated. While some bleed is still visible in the turquoise and green, the overall result David achieved was stupendous. It should be said that while the visual integrity of the weaving was reclaimed, this kind of washing does take a toll on natural fibers, especially 100-year-old Transitional Navajo wool--every effort should be made to avoid water damage and color run. As a result of the de-bleeding process, the wool in the finished/washed blanket has lost some of the bonds that keep the fibers together. Treat your antique textiles well! Washing cost: $400.00