Behind the Scenes

Dyed Yarn drying in the sun

Afghan weavers on a large loom. The tool they hold, a comb, is used to beat down the waft thread which runs side-to-side on top

A shepherd and his flock going home after shearing. India countryside.

Creating a rug design, Northern Iran.

Found this Afghan Dye Master on a roof top dying red yarn.

Much work has to be done once a rug comes off the loom. Shearing the pile, putting the selvage along the edges, washing, finish trim,

An open air rug market in Northern Afghanistan. Buyers/exporters come and haggle over prices of rugs that were woven by women in local homes and