A hand woven carpet is a unique object. To fully appreciate its individuality and craftsmanship it is important to gain an understanding  of the basic principles of carpet weaving, which in itself can add a new intimacy to our love of carpets.
 In our workshop's garden , we grow various  plants for  the production of dyes.
Natural dyes, come from plants, minerals and insects. For plant dyes, any part of a plant could be used, flowers, leaves, stems or roots. Some of the most natural dye sources are outlined below:  Madder:        Beige and Brown Colors                     Pomegranate: Pink and Red colors                              Indigo:   Dark Blue, Light Blue and Green (mixed with Sparak flowers)                 Sparak Flowers: Yellow and Orange (mixed with madder)  Cochineal: Red and sometimes Saffron for Yellow and Golden Colors.