About the process to weave our Beni Ourain rugs: The process to make one of these gorgeous rugs is not without much hard work. A tradition that spans 10,000 years. One rug can take up to 12 weeks to make, which doesn't include the tedious work of shearing up to 100 coats of sheep wool. The wool is thoroughly washed with spring waters, but don't be surprised if you find some straw of grass or grain here and there in your new rug. This just goes to show how organic the process actually is. The wool must dry in the summer sun, sometimes taking weeks depending on the weather. I personally love the use of spring waters and sun to clean, ensuring a truly organic process that has been proven to be a superior method for thousand of years. After about a month of weaving the rug, there is a final cleaning process where the rug dries in the pristine mountain air. Such a beautiful process that has been perfected by the Atlas mountain people.