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Direct Equitable Trade Tibetan Carpets
to Canada from Nepal
Direct Equitable Trade Tibetan Carpets
to Canada from Nepal
Handmade Tibetan rugs from Nepal
The Tibetan rugs made in Nepal have a unique knotting system.
The density of knots is generally between 60 to 100 knots per square inch.
This ensures a very durable carpet.
The Art of Rug Weaving
The vital processes of rug weaving are:
Wool Herding
Tibetan sheep wool comes in the form of raw wool and is imported from Tibet to Nepal.
White wool is separated from the darker wool and is washed in preparation for dying.
Carding
Carding is the process of combing and cleaning the wool.
Spinning
After carding, the wool fibers are drawn and twisted to make yarns of desired thickness.
This is called spinning.
the 5 - 7 twist yarn is said to be ideal for rugs.
Spinning is generally done by hand.
Dyeing
The wool is dyed using high quality synthetic dyes as well as natural dyes.
The synthetic dyes produce the bright colors n designs and allow for many shades to be achieved.
The natural dyes produce more muted tones.
Weaving
The entire knotting system is carried out by hand with the traditional knotting system on a vertical loom.
It is a creative task and is done with 1 to 4 weavers depending on the size of carpet being produced.
The tools used are yarn balls, scissors, iron rod, levers, and comb beater.
Trimming
The sharp design and pattern is carved out by scissors from the woven rug.
Every part of the design is sculpted to give definition.
It is a very delicate process and done only by highly skilled craftspeople.
Washing and Stretching
After the rug is trimmed it is washed to remove dust and restore luster to the wool.
The rug is then dried in the sun for 4 to 5 days.
the final stage is to stretch or block the carpet using metal rods to ensure the edges are even.
Looms
The Tibetan - Nepalese carpets are generally made on upright looms.
The warp threads are stretched under tension between 2 horizontal bars. rolling beams are used to make a very long carpet
The Tibetan rugs made in Nepal have a unique knotting system.
The density of knots is generally between 60 to 100 knots per square inch.
This ensures a very durable carpet.
The Art of Rug Weaving
The vital processes of rug weaving are:
Wool Herding
Tibetan sheep wool comes in the form of raw wool and is imported from Tibet to Nepal.
White wool is separated from the darker wool and is washed in preparation for dying.
Carding
Carding is the process of combing and cleaning the wool.
Spinning
After carding, the wool fibers are drawn and twisted to make yarns of desired thickness.
This is called spinning.
the 5 - 7 twist yarn is said to be ideal for rugs.
Spinning is generally done by hand.
Dyeing
The wool is dyed using high quality synthetic dyes as well as natural dyes.
The synthetic dyes produce the bright colors n designs and allow for many shades to be achieved.
The natural dyes produce more muted tones.
Weaving
The entire knotting system is carried out by hand with the traditional knotting system on a vertical loom.
It is a creative task and is done with 1 to 4 weavers depending on the size of carpet being produced.
The tools used are yarn balls, scissors, iron rod, levers, and comb beater.
Trimming
The sharp design and pattern is carved out by scissors from the woven rug.
Every part of the design is sculpted to give definition.
It is a very delicate process and done only by highly skilled craftspeople.
Washing and Stretching
After the rug is trimmed it is washed to remove dust and restore luster to the wool.
The rug is then dried in the sun for 4 to 5 days.
the final stage is to stretch or block the carpet using metal rods to ensure the edges are even.
Looms
The Tibetan - Nepalese carpets are generally made on upright looms.
The warp threads are stretched under tension between 2 horizontal bars. rolling beams are used to make a very long carpet