Preserve Your Collections with Archival Care
Present a scholarly, craft-focused restoration workshop to collectors and institutions seeking archival-quality bookbinding and paper object stabilisation.
Trusted by Collectors and Institutions
25+ Years
of dedicated practice in archival restoration and conservation. Raja Rajabot has built a reputation for meticulous, scholarly approach to every object entrusted to our workshop.
Diverse Collections
Restored manuscripts, rare books, family albums, historical maps, and institutional archives. Each project receives assessment tailored to the object's age, material, and cultural significance.
Institutional Partners
Libraries, museums, heritage organisations, and private collectors across West Bengal and beyond rely on Rajabot's conservation standards and transparent communication throughout restoration.
What We Restore
Damaged books, albums, maps, document boxes, and paper objects
Bound Volumes & Manuscripts
Books, journals, ledgers, and hand-bound manuscripts with compromised spines, loose signatures, or deteriorated cloth covers. Rajabot restores structural integrity while preserving original materials where possible.
Cloth & Leather Repair
Stabilisation of torn cloth boards, leather spine restoration, and rebacking. Raja Rajabot uses archival-quality materials matched to original aesthetics.
Stitching & Binding
Resewing of loose signatures, replacement of worn binding thread, and complete rebinding using traditional techniques. Rajabot's binding work ensures longevity and proper page alignment.
Albums, Maps & Enclosures
Photo albums, folded maps, loose documents, and fragile paper objects receive custom enclosures and stabilisation. Raja Rajabot designs protective housing using archival materials to prevent further deterioration.
Assessment to Return
A high-level overview of our workflow
Intake
You submit your object with a brief description of damage and history. Rajabot logs the item and schedules assessment.
Assessment
Raja Rajabot examines the object in detail, evaluates materials, and determines stabilisation approach. A written report outlines recommended treatments.
Stabilisation
Careful cleaning, flattening, and repair of tears or loose pages. Rajabot works systematically to arrest deterioration without altering the object's character.
Binding
Resewing, rebacking, and binding work performed using archival techniques. Rajabot ensures structural soundness and aesthetic harmony with the original.
Return
The restored object is carefully packaged and returned with conservation documentation. Rajabot provides guidance on ongoing care and storage.
Care & Preparation
Handling advice, storage tips, and how to prepare your objects
Before You Submit
Minimise handling of damaged objects. Support the spine when opening books, and avoid forcing pages. Rajabot recommends wearing clean, dry hands or cotton gloves when touching fragile items.
Keep objects in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, moisture, and pests. Ideally, maintain 18–21°C and 30–40% relative humidity. Raja Rajabot can advise on appropriate storage solutions for your collection.
Photograph your object from multiple angles before submission. Note any known history, previous repairs, or family significance. Rajabot uses this information to inform conservation decisions.
Assessment typically takes 1–2 weeks. Restoration duration depends on object complexity; Rajabot provides a detailed timeline after assessment. Priority projects may be accommodated upon request.
Rajabot prioritises reversible treatments using archival-quality materials. All adhesives, threads, and cloth are acid-free and lignin-free. The conservation approach is documented for future conservators.
Inquire About Your Project
Send us details of your collection or damaged objects. Rajabot will respond within 2 business days to discuss your restoration needs and next steps.
Get in Touch
Basanti Highway, Makaltala, Kolkata 700100, West Bengal, India
+91 9801060628
hello@pressedpagehaus.pro
Monday–Friday, 10:00–17:00