Carpet Manufacturing Steps

The weaving of a carpet in Morocco goes through several successive stages, thus creating a complete operating chain.

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

Selecting and sorting the wool according to the color, size, fineness, and age of the sheep.

CLEANING & DEGREASING

Removing leftovers from the earth and straw by using natural.

PEELING OR COMBING

Separating the long fibers the short ones.

CARDING

Eliminating the last impurties and dregs

SPINING

Twisting the wool to transform it into strong and consolidated threads.

COLORING

Women still use traditional methods for coloring, a whole range of hues are obtained from leaves, flowers or fruits.

WARPING

Planting the pegs and starting the loom’s construction.