WOVEN STORIES OF ANCIENT HANDS
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We can make your dream rug for you
You have a design in mind? We have the expertise to turn any design from paper to picture, and our artisans have the talent to bring that the design into a real handwoven rug.
For all requests, please contact us by email at hello@ouady.com or by phone at 07 68 09 64 43 and we will look into your need together.
The journey begins with the careful selection of sheep, goats, or camels whose wool will be used. The artisans practice ethical wool extraction, ensuring the animals are unharmed in the process. This approach results in wool that is not only of high quality but also healthier and stronger.
The cleaned wool is transformed into yarn through a series of painstaking manual steps. Artisans wash, card, brush, and spin the wool into threads by hand, preparing it for the intricate weaving process ahead.
A team of skilled weavers, often composed of up to five women, work together at the loom. They meticulously create the rug knot by knot, a process that can take several weeks. On average, a single rug may contain around 50,000 knots.
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colors
Moroccan and berber tribes use naturally sourced spice, plant, and herb blends, such as henna, pomegranate, saffron and chamomile flowers and olive peels, to dye wool and make colorful rugs.
Berber symbols
Berber carpets feature an array of geometric patterns such as diamonds, zigzags, and rectangles, each imbued with distinct meanings. Generally, these designs symbolize aspects such as fertility, sexuality, survival and protection. Notably, the Chevron pattern, for instance, signifies openness associated with thighs.
Wool
Our rugs boast the exceptional quality of Atlas sheep wool, known for its thickness and premium texture. Our artisans ethically extract "live wool" during warmer seasons, prioritizing the well-being of the animals. This method ensure healthier and stronger wool.
frequently asked question
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How long will it take to get my custom rug from the moment I order ?
We process all orders on the same day and immediately send your custom design to our artisans. The entire journey, starting from shearing, spinning, and dying the wool to weaving, washing, and delivering the rug, usually takes about 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the rug size. During the winter months, the drying process may take a bit longer, so please allow an extra week for delivery.
How long will it take to get a ready to ship rug ?
Our ready-to-ship rugs undergo processing and are dispatched within 24 hours. Please anticipate delivery within 2 to 7 days, depending on your location.
How much will I have to pay in tax and Duties?
We send our rugs from France. If you're in the European Union, you won't have to pay extra taxes or duties. For deliveries outside the EU, there may be additional import taxes and duties not included in your purchase. Local sales tax also might apply.