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Fair Trade Rug Production

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The production of hand-knotted rugs is a time-intensive process, from dyeing the wool, to tying each knot by hand, to shearing the finished rug to the desired pile.

Learn more about the art of fair trade rug production:

SHEEP TO WOOL >>

The first step in the production of hand-knotted rugs is spinning of the wool.

DYEING WOOL >>

Over 40% of our rug inventory is made with naturally dyed wool.

rug design sketch

DESIGNING bUNYAAD rUGS >>

Bunyaad rug designs are crafted by skilled artisans and master designers.

Knotting Rugs >>

An expert knotter can knot approximately 40 knots per minute.

transporting & inventory >>

The rug may be transported by car, ox cart, train or motorbike.

burning, washing, drying >>

The rug’s next destination is the washing center.

finishing the rug >>

Finishing steps include shearing, neeming and more.

shipping >>

After a final inspection the rugs are shipped to North America.

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