Our Rugs
Legacy
Our rugs are hand-knotted in Nepal by master artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Renowned for their exceptional quality and endurance, Nepalese rugs carry a legacy of craftsmanship that began in the 1960s, when Tibetan refugees brought their intricate weaving traditions to Nepal. Embraced by local communities, these skills have since evolved into a revered art form, one that continues to reflect cultural pride, preserve heritage, and sustain livelihoods today.
Conscious Design
We partner exclusively with ethical workshops that honour our artisans, ensuring fair wages, safe working conditions, and deep respect for the craft. By keeping this tradition alive, we’re not only preserving a cultural legacy, we’re helping build better futures for the families behind each rug. In a generation where traditional craft is at risk of being forgotten, we believe in showing its value by pushing creative boundaries and proving that heritage and innovation can exist side by side. Our rugs are made using the finest Himalayan wool and bamboo silk — natural, sustainable fibres chosen for their softness, resilience, and quiet elegance.
Our Process
1. Wool selection
We use wool sourced from highland sheep raised in the Himalayan regions of Nepal, known for its high lanolin content, softness, and exceptional durability. After shearing, each batch of wool is meticulously sorted to remove any impurities and then separated by its natural colours. The wool is then carefully cleaned and carded using a traditional comb to ensure perfect fibre alignment and purity.
2. Spinning & Dyeing
Using a traditional charkha (spinning wheel), the wool is spun into fine yarn, carefully adjusted for the ideal thickness to match the rug's design. After spinning, the yarn is gently washed and dyed using natural dyes.
3. Weaving
Each yarn is then hand-knotted onto a wooden loom by our artisans, following a meticulously detailed graph of the design. The loom is set with vertically stretched cotton threads to create the warp, while a metal rod placed in front to ensure consistent pile height. The yarn is then wrapped around the cotton threads and rod to form individual knots. Once a row is complete, a sharp knife cuts along the rod, creating a cut pile, or the rod is removed to leave a loop pile.
4. Clipping & Carving
After weaving, the rug is clipped with large khapsi scissors for an even pile, and the edges are hand-carved to enhance the design’s definition. The rug is then washed and sun-dried for up to a week to set the fibres and enhance the texture. After drying, it is clipped and carved once more for the perfect finish. Finally, each rug is carefully stretched to its ideal shape and undergoes a thorough inspection to ensure it meets our rigorous standards for quality, size, and design precision.
Our talented artisan hand-knotting the Golo rug.