Machik - Tibet Project

The recent history of Tibet has been one of sorrow.  The refugee communities have grown larger every year, as more Tibetans flee severe political and cultural repression in their native land.  Today, despite one of the most successful resettlement programs in modern history, the needs of over 500,000 refugees exceed available resources.  As a consequence of these events Cultural Survival established the Tibetan Rug Weaving Project.  It is the intent of the project to establish in one collection rugs that represent the various sources of inspiration found in fine antique Tibetan carpets, while at the same time drawing on sources of inspiration from throughout the traditional and modern world.

All rugs woven in the Project have colors derived entirely from traditional vegetal dyes, as the original rugs had.  Other than indigo (blue), which is obtained in India, these dyes are indigenous to Nepal.  Only pure hand crafted and handspun Tibetan wool is used in project rugs.  This it the superior wool available for rugs in the world and the carpets woven with this yarn not only will be extremely long wearing but also will possess an inherent luster that will actually increase with years of use.