Raw wool
Wool is sourced from local markets or imported, then carefully sorted to remove unwanted particles. Washing removes dust and grease before the fibre is dried; traditional sun-drying depends on the weather.
Our craftsmanship
From a single thread
to something special.
A patient process. A shared skill. The making of an Alfombra India carpet.
The hands behind the design
Craft is in
every step.
Our original manufacturing process follows the carpet from raw fibre through weaving, washing and finishing. The exact path depends on the construction and design.
The making, step by step
A journey worth
taking slowly.
These are the stages in our production offering. Tufted and knotted rugs follow different weaving routes, and some finishes are design dependent.
Wool scouring
Scouring thoroughly cleans the wool fibre, removing dirt, natural grease and other impurities. Preparing a clean fibre is an essential first step before carding and spinning.
Woollen yarn spinning
Spinning begins with carding, which opens and aligns the fibres. Carding brushes or rollers prepare the wool before a charkha or spinning wheel turns it into yarn.
Raw material selection
Wool, cotton, silk, bamboo silk, banana silk, viscose and dyes all contribute to the finished rug. Material choice shapes colour, texture, tactile feel and durability, alongside design and workmanship.
Computer-aided design
The design is developed into a working pattern and colour plan. Curvilinear, geometric and figural patterns are among the directions that can be explored with computer-aided design.
Yarn dyeing
Yarns are dyed to establish the selected palette, with colour fastness considered in the process. Traditional pot and natural-dye techniques are also part of the wider carpet-making craft. Dyed yarn is dried before use.
Yarn opening & reeling
Larger, loose hanks of yarn are opened and reeled into smaller, tightly wrapped bunches. This prepares the yarn for manageable use during weaving or tufting.
Tufted weaving
Artisans follow the design using a tufting tool, often called a yarn gun. The tool inserts yarn through a prepared base material, forming the pile on the face of the rug.
Latex back coating
Tufted rugs are back coated with latex to anchor the pile and support dimensional stability. The backing helps secure the tufts and reduces loosening and fraying.
Hand-knotted weaving
Weavers tie individual knots around the vertical warp yarns, building the pile one knot at a time. It is a labour-intensive craft; knot density is one of several factors that shape the finished rug.
First clipping
After the carpet comes off the loom, the pile is clipped to an even height. This establishes the surface before the first washing stage.
Raw washing
The initial wash cleans the carpet, removing dust, dirt and marks that may have accumulated during production.
Final washing
A further washing stage helps develop softness and sheen. The finish is selected with the yarn and the desired appearance of the rug in mind.
Drying
The washed carpet is dried before finishing continues. Traditional sun-drying and controlled drying equipment are used within the wider industry, depending on the production setup and weather.
Stretching
Stretching helps straighten the sides and settle the carpet into its intended dimensions, addressing curved or uneven edges.
Serge binding
The sides are bound with a separate, substantial thread, often doubled. This finished edge provides additional strength and a neat outline.
Final clipping
Extra hanging fibres are removed and the pile is levelled. Final clipping refines the surface and gives the rug a more even finish.
Embossing
Where the design calls for it, artisans use pointed scissors to define details in the pile. This sculpting is also known locally as Gul Tarasha, bringing clarity and depth to the pattern.
Packing & dispatch
After finishing and inspection, carpets are carefully packed and baled as appropriate, ready for dispatch and export.
Our quality policy
Care is our
constant.
We believe quality belongs at every stage, from material selection to the finished carpet. Our team supervises the production process with that commitment in mind.
Thoughtful raw-material procurement and careful finishing support the craft that goes into each design.
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