How are rugs made?
- The wool is taken to the spindle and made into yarn
- Yarn is sorted, then spun, and dyed
- Material is woven into the desired design
- The finished rug is then stretched to size and washed
- Finally, the rugs are detailed by snipping away access material from the top
How is wool sorted?
1. Wool is taken from the sheep and sent to the mills to be sorted
2. Experts are then used to sort the wool based odd feel, length, and color
3. Once the wool is sorted it is then ready to be sent to the spindle to be made into yarn
How is wool spun?
- Once wool is sorted it will be taken to the spindle to be made into yarn
- A spindle is a wooden machine used to turn the wool into useable yarn for the rugs
- Once the wool is made into yarn it can be dyed and put to use to make new beautiful rugs
Final Touches
Attention to detail is everything when it comes to a handmade rug. The smallest details are all taken care of by professional rug makers. This ensures the rug looks nothing less than perfect before it gets shipped to it’s new destination.