Worldwide Manufacturer of High Quality, Hand Made Rugs
Established in 1989, Abbyson Corp. is a privately-held, international
corporation headquartered in Chatsworth, California. For over a decade, Abbyson
has gained an enviable reputation as the premiere manufacturer and wholesale distributor
of 100% hand made rugs from Tibet.
With over 30 years expertise of both import/export and manufacturing under its
belt, Abbyson hosts an array of operations facilities around the world. Their
persistent quest for distinctive pieces of Tibetan home artistry
imparts a rich culture and warm traditions to any modern home.
The Origins of Tibetan Rug Weaving
Throughout history, hand made rugs have meant many things to the Tibetan
culture. They have served as family heirlooms, protection against the harsh cold
of the Himalayas, Buddhist religion icons and a symbol of economic survival.
Today, the proud tradition of Tibetan rug making continues to thrive, thanks in
part to companies like Abbyson who are dedicated to the heritage of fine hand
made rugs.
Abbyson Rugs are exclusively hand-made with Himalayan sheep wool and silk. Only
all natural vegetable dyes are used to create an everlasting feeling of luxury.
The Creation Of A Tibetan Rug
The Wool
- Only 100% pure Himalayan sheep wool is used in a hand made Tibetan rug which is considered to be the best in the world for it's texture and
strength.
- Himalayan sheep wool is lustrous, stain resistant, flexible and strong enough to
withstand furniture pressure marks.
Carding
- Highly skilled weavers "Hand Card" the wool into strands which helps
maintain the raw strength and flexibility inherent in Himalayan sheep wool.
- After carding, the wool is spun by hand to create the yarn for the rugs and
prepared for coloration.
Dyeing
- Only 100% natural vegetable dyes from materials such as tree barks,
root leaves, and fruit peels are used to produce colors that are softly natural and pleasing to the eye.
Weaving
- Tibetan rugs are woven on a wooden vertical loom with a warp which runs the
entire length of the rug.
- The weaving process is meticulously performed by highly-skilled Tibetan weavers.
- This rug is hand-knotted to ensure quality and a distinctiveness that allows for
longer wear, more soil resistance and ease of cleaning compared to ordinary machine-made rugs.
Smoothing
- A traditional Tibetan process of smoothing allows the thickness of the
wool to be adjusted.
- The fringes are set after the smoothing has been completed.
Washing
- The rug is washed multiple times using solutions which soften and
improve the luster and feeling of the yarn. The washing also strengthens the color-fastness of the vegetable-dyed yarn.
Finalizing
- To add a unique and final touch, designs are beautifully hand-carved onto the
rug surface.
Quality Assurance
- Each rug is checked multiple times by the detail-oriented quality
control team of Tibetan weavers.
By creating hand made rugs, using the highest quality wool, and coloring the
yarn with only pure natural dyes, Abbyson follow in the footsteps of the
glorious tradition of Tibetan rug weavers before them. Their dedication to
excellence enables them to create exceptionally unique and beautiful rugs for
you to enjoy in your home.
If you do not see the Abbyson rug you are looking for on our web site please
call us Toll Free: 1-877 309 3409. We can obtain all the rugs in the Abbyson
catalog and we'll be delighted to quote you a great price.
