The materials

The Himalayan wool used in Nepal Looms rugs comes from the Himalayan Mountain sheep that are indigenous only to the high plateaus of the Himalayan Mountains. These mountain sheep live in one of the harshest climates in the world at altitude ranging from 15,000 to 18,000 feet. It is this harsh climate that helps produce the fine wool for weaving of our rugs.

This extremely long staple gives the wool extra strength and makes Tibetan Rugs and Carpets the most durable in the world. The unusually high lanolin content gives the wool a natural strain resistance and a very luxurious feel to the touch.

The combination of the natural softness, rich texture and high concentration of lanolin found in Tibetan wool serves strong resilient to common stains, brings out a unique style to look at, smooth to walk on and durable to use. The simple designs combined with sophistication of natural dyes are compelling work of arts. We also weave rugs using natural silk in pile with wool combination; wool provides the softness while shined silk brings out the beauty of the floor to a different level of elegance.