Production The making of each Makeda rug involves a long, complicated and delicate process, requiring skilled craftsmanship and years of experience. All Makeda rugs are produced in Nepal, where rug weaving constitutes an age-old tradition. The vital processes involved in the making of a rug are wool herding, carding and spinning, dyeing, weaving, trimming and washing. All Makeda rugs are made of pure, natural materials - wool, silk, hemp and other plant fibres. Wool, which is the most frequently used material, is brought to Nepal from the Tibetan highlands, where the sheep have adapted to the harsh climate over centuries. Their wool consists of long fibres and a high amount of lanolin oil, which makes the rugs exceptionally soft and durable. Rugs made with Himalayan wool grow more beautiful over time, developing a silk-like patina with age and use.
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