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Wool Spinning Art
The first step in creating Persian carpets is preparing the raw materials. Before a rug can be woven, the necessary weaving yarn must be produced, and the wool must be dyed in appropriate colors. Decorative threads used for embellishing the carpets also need to be dyed properly.
First, the wool, which is sheared and cleaned from sheep, is spun. For nomadic rugs, this is done using basic tools such as stones, small pieces of wood, and spindles but urban carpets rely on more advanced methods and use manual spinning wheels or automated spinning machines. Hand-spun yarn is usually shaped into skeins by attaching one end of the thread to a stone and spinning it in circular motions. This action gradually twists the wool into yarn. Many nomadic communities still use this traditional method. An important detail often examined in professional carpet analysis is the direction of spinning and twisting the wool fibers. Wool twisted counterclockwise produces an “R” twist, meaning it has been spun to the right but a clockwise twist results in an “S” twist, indicating it has been spun to the left. To form skeins, the yarn is usually twisted in the opposite direction.
The effect of hand-spun wool can be easily used in most types of carpets.
Mehr Fanavaran Tabesh Company seeks to support hardworking carpet weavers and preserve the rich tradition of carpet weaving. This company offers an exceptional variety of spinning wheels and other products to operate even in remote areas without electricity. This ensures that weavers can independently produce the essential carpet-weaving materials, such as yarn, without relying on others.
Additionally, the company has significantly contributed to home-based employment, especially when such opportunities are greatly needed. It has also been successful in export activities, delivering its products to other countries and creating both direct and indirect job opportunities. With hope for a brighter future and further growth in this industry.