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MEET THE MAKERS
The Masters Behind The Looms
Preserving a 2,500-year-old tradition in the heart of Pakistan.
1.5M
Knots per 8x10 rug
6-12
Months per rug
2
Artisans per loom
2,500
Years of tradition
At Carpetery, we do not view our artisans as mere laborers; they are master artists preserving one of the oldest forms of human craftsmanship. Based in our manufacturing hubs in Pakistan, our weaving families have passed down the intricate art of hand-knotting from generation to generation.
Zero Child Labor
Only skilled adult artisans are employed at our looms.
Fair Wages
Our weavers are compensated fairly, allowing them to support their families and communities.
Safe Environments
We provide clean, well-lit, and structurally sound weaving facilities.
1. Hand-Spinning the Wool
We begin with premium, long-staple sheep's wool, like Ghazni wool. Rather than using industrial machines, our artisans spin the wool by hand. This preserves the natural lanolin (oil) and creates a slightly uneven texture that absorbs dye beautifully.
2. Botanical Dyeing
We utilize traditional, natural vegetable dyes extracted from madder root (for reds), indigo (for blues), and walnut husks (for browns). The yarn is submerged in boiling copper vats, resulting in deep, colorfast hues that develop a stunning patina over time.
3. The Loom (Hand-Knotting)
The dyed yarn is tied knot-by-knot onto a vertical cotton foundation. Our artisans memorize complex geometric and floral patterns, executing them with flawless symmetry — without computers or automated tufting guns.
4. The Final Wash & Shearing
Once removed from the loom, the rug is submerged in a river-style wash, scrubbed, and laid in the sun to dry. Finally, the pile is sheared by hand to a perfectly even height, revealing the crisp pattern beneath.
About Our Artisans
How many knots are in a hand-knotted rug?
A standard 8x10 hand-knotted rug requires approximately 1.5 million individual knots, each tied by hand onto the loom's foundation threads.
How long does it take to weave one rug?
Typically 6 to 12 months, with two adult artisans working side-by-side at the loom, depending on the rug's size and pattern complexity.
Does Carpetery use child labor?
No. Carpetery guarantees zero child labor across our supply chain — only skilled adult artisans are employed at our looms, in safe, fairly-compensated working environments that we own and oversee directly.
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