• Noreen Seabrook Established in 1995

Noreen Seabrook Established in 1995

Who We Are


Since 1995, Noreen Seabrook has been a pioneer in custom Tibetan weaving. We are committed to crafting high-grade Nepalese Tibetan carpets and rugs. Using no short-cuts and carefully focusing on each step of the process every carpet has along its journey from inception to final delivery.

We are on a mission to shift a culture, to breathe new air into the traditional craft of rug making. Exploring new territory through collaborating with artists, brands and up and coming creatives to form a marriage between art and utility.

Our Tibetan weaving comes from the looms of Nepal’s premier weaving houses, who work exclusively with us alone. We’ve worked with the same weaving houses for over 20 years. This, combined with 40 years experience in Tibetan weaving has established us as a reputable resource in the industry.

We don’t stay in hotels when we visit Kathmandu, we stay with our suppliers, with their families, in their homes. We run a family business and we offer the bond of family that few competitors can understand.

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The Process

Noreen Seabrook carpets are made in the traditional Tibetan style of weaving that has gone unchanged for over 200 years. These photos and descriptions give a of each step that goes
into carpet weaving and production by hand and drives home the unflinching quality within each custom piece.

From the high plateau of Tibet - The essential element to producing a fine-knotted carpet is the long staple Jang Bell wool

The wool is washed in natural mountain water to retain its lanolin

After which it is hand carded to straighten its fibers. All spinning is done by hand

The Dye-master then begins work on dying the wool

Once a color has been successfully dyed, the dye-master catalogs and lists the steps used to create this tone

After dyeing the skeins of yarn, they are left to dry in the sun. We use the highest quality swiss-metallic dyes. these dyes are AZO free and color fast

while yarn is being dyed and dried, a graph or Nucktcha is being prepared by hand

Once the looms are strung, they are ready for the weavers to begin. Once the job commences, the loom drawing becomes the guide for the weavers.

Each Weaver weaves up to about 3" width per day. Depending on the quality and design, a weaver can weave 1" to 6" a day, but the average is 2" using a double knot tied over a rod

After the carpet is finished and removed from the loom, it is washed in a cold soap and water mix. We don't apply any heavy chemical wash and all water is filtered

The carpets are then left to dry out naturally in the sun. A subtle sheen can be achieved through this process

Carving and cleaning is then done. This can sometimes be done before the wash depending on the design

The final inspection is completed by a senior staff member of noreen seabrook's exclusive facilities. At least 4 times a year, staff from the US are on hand for this very important quality control step. The carpets are then packed and air freighted around the world.

Philanthropy

Since our involvement with our mills in Nepal which dates back as early 1990, we have become aware of the reality of the lack of education available in Nepal, particularly for our weavers’ children. With support from our accounts, we have contributed funds to sponsor three schools for our weavers’ children. Those up to the age of five attend classes in English, Math and Nepali in these schools. Classes are held five days a week and are staffed by qualified teachers and aids. Our donations are met dollar for dollar by each manufacturer. All proceeds go directly to the children’s care no matter what the age. We have been treating sick animals since year 2013 or more. We mainly treat street dogs, aged cows and abandoned calfs, as they suffer a lot when they get no treatment on time.

We also work with monasteries that help those with cataracts. Cataracts are the most common cause of curable blindness. However, in poor, remote and rural communities, due to lack of awareness and eye care facilities, the condition is often not caught in time and partial sightedness and blindness result. A blind person in poor communities is severely handicapped and the condition takes a heavy toll on the individual and family. With the restoration of sight, individuals who have been driven to destitution regain their dignity. Some rejoin the workforce, and families that fall apart due to a visually impaired parent can reunite and enjoy a new lease of life
together. The surgery performed is called Phacoemulsification (Phaco) Cataract Surgery with foldable Intraocularlens (IOL) implantation. This
is the most modern method and allows patients to see clearly. This surgery costs $50 per eye. The reason for this low cost is due to the philanthropy of all the surgeons, who devote their time and energy with no charge for their services.

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