THE RUG'S JOURNEY
Finishing
In the complete weaving process of the carpet, about 40–50% of labor is spent on all pre-weaving preparations and after-weaving processes (burning, dusting, washing, etc.), and 50–60% of labor is spent on weaving.
If the threads were not hand-spun and chemical dyes were used, this labor would be reduced in mass production. But producing a carpet in the most traditional and natural ways is a matter of our responsibility towards the environment and our mission — and it adds extended life to your carpet.
Photo: Burning process — back of carpet, 2020, MalatyaBurning
After the first inspection of incoming carpets from weaving workshops, we perform the burning process as the first step to removing the fuzz on the backside of the rug. This must always be carried out by expert craftsmen.
Photo: Inside a drum dusting machine, 2020, MalatyaDusting
The dusting process removes fine dust remaining in the fibres. By eliminating particles that washing cannot reach, each subsequent step becomes more effective. This is an important first stage of finishing.
Photo: Washing a Kurdish carpet, 2020, MalatyaWashing
After burning and dusting, the first wash is carried out. Each carpet type has its own unique washing recipe, and the expert team follows the instructions accordingly. After drying and a second inspection, a second wash is performed to bring the carpet to its final state in terms of size and colour.
After the second wash, a weeding process removes natural-dye residues — the final step of cleaning.
Photo: Shaping and stretching, MalatyaShaping & Stretching
After the second wash and weeding, size irregularities are checked and stretching methods are applied. Depending on the carpet type, this process can take two weeks to one month. The carpet is stretched and we wait for it to take its final form.
If we had used open weft (non-spun weft), this process would have taken just one day — but would not have helped the carpet remain durable for many years. We prioritise long-term quality.
Photo: Final finishing of a Kerman carpet, 2021, MalatyaFinal Inspection
In the final control area, weaving defects are checked millimetre by millimetre, and maintenance and repair are carried out. Fringes are cut and blind-stitched for maximum durability.
After these works, final touch-ups are made, photographs are taken, and all details — finishing operations, maintenance repairs, washing information — are entered into the ERP system. The carpet is then packed and shipped.
The Finishing Process
We would like to share the culture of traditional finishing techniques with our family, who are the main architects of these unique works.
