Madison Millinger Extraordinary Handmade Rugs in Portland, Oregon
Rug Making 101

While the exact processes vary from region to region, all of our handmade rugs are created by artisans and master-weavers who carry forward the cultural traditions and artistic legacies of their ancestors. This video illustrates the many steps that go into creating a fine heirloom-quality rug: from gathering the raw material (in most cases virgin wool), to spinning the wool into yarn, hand-dyeing the yarn with natural dyes, hand-weaving the rug using old-world techniques, then trimming, finishing and finally cleaning the carpets.

Video courtesy of Lapchi Rugs. ©2009 Lapchi, LLC

Want to learn more? You can also read additional specific information about Gabbeh rugs and Tibetan rugs.

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