The master weavers from Gyantse, the best carpet making area of central Tibet, who settled in Nepal eventually taught their skills to others resulting in an increase in production of better quality carpets.
The hand spun wool, high quality dyes, and Tibetan designs produced carpets that would soon grow into a major industry in the country. The Swiss again helped in marketing by generating a market in Europe and promoting the art there as well as establishing a system of design with graph paper to produce uniformity.
The carpet weaving industry spread around Nepal where Tibetan refugees had settled, especially inside the Kathmandu Valley. By mid 1970, the business was firmly established and continues to grow today.
Every stage in the manufacture of our rugs is done completely by hand by highly skilled craftsmen; from the draughtsmen to the carding, weaving, washing and hand finishing.
Hart of the House support GoodWeave
GoodWeave (formally known as RugMark International) is an international non- governmental organization working to end illegal child labour in the handmade rug industry and offer educational opportunities to children in South Asia. The GoodWeave certification label is issued to rug manufacturers that adhere to the GoodWeave standard, agree to its independent verification and voluntarily join as licensees.
Visit www.goodweavenpal.org and www.goodweave.org.uk for more information.
