CARPET MANUFACTURING STEPS
The weaving of a carpet in Morocco goes through several successive stages, thus creating a complete operating chain.
SHEARING
SHEARING
Cutting sheep wool often with the help of shears, a kind of traditional scissors, Note that it is the man who takes charge of this step.
SELECTION
Selection
Selecting and sorting the wool according to the color, size, fineness, and age of the sheep.
CLEANING & DEGREASING
CLEANING & DEGREASING
Removing leftovers from the earth and straw by using natural.
PEELING OR COMBING
PEELING OR COMBING
Separating the long fibers the short ones.
CARDING
CARDING
Eliminating the last impurties and dregs
SPINING
SPINING
Twisting the wool to transform it into strong and consolidated threads.
COLORING
COLORING
Women still use traditional methods for coloring, a whole range of hues are obtained from leaves, flowers or fruits.
WARPING
WARPING
Planting the pegs and starting the loom’s construction.