Thread Making
Traditionally handcrafted materials are essential for SERA HELSINKI’s designs, making each rug unique and charming. Our wool thread is handmade by using ancient traditions in the highlands of Ethiopia. These villages are rural and very poor. Spinning is often a side income, making it possible to raise artisans and their families above extreme poverty.
2. Carding & Spinning
The carding of the fleece is done entirely by hand, without any electricity. Once the fibers are carded, they are hand-spun into thread. Spinning one kilogram of wool thread takes two days.
3. Washing & Drying
After the wool is spun, the thread is washed with water and soap. Stomping makes it possible to handle larger batches at once. After this, the thread is hung to dry.
4. Finished Thread
The finished thread is natural and chemical-free. The shade of each color varies according to the sheep’s natural color, so each SERA HELSINKI rug is unique.