A Story of Wool
Everything has a Story
Wool also has One
A story of Wool
Since the beginning of time, the First Human used to hunt wild sheep in order to eat its meat and to wear its skin in winter days; afterwards, men started building barns to raise sheep and then began cultivating pastures. Furthermore, with the development of knitting, the woolen thread was extracted, and it was the beginning of fashion and home furnishing. Later, with the organization and development of human life, the rituals of marriage and wedding seasons started to appear, resulting life necessities and equipment
Moreover, Lebanon's environment suits the life of sheep, as shepherds move between the western and eastern mountain ranges of Lebanon. In spring, they move to the eastern range in search of pastures, warmth and water, and then in the early winter, they head to the western range to keep the sheep in the barns and protect them from harsh cold, rain and snow
Shepherds live off their flocks, sell the milk and new males of the flock in the markets for their meat and keep the females for the following year. They shave the wool of the flock in mid-May or when the warmth begins. In the past, this process took place in ceremonial rites that ended with a dance party, dabkeh, and a lunch rich with barbecue meat and yogurt
At first, Wool was sold in the Lebanese market and used as a raw material for quilting mattresses for sleeping and felt for floors, as well as for the carpet industry that used to generate money for the shepherds, and secured job opportunities for many girls and boys in workshops, in addition to handmade rugs in several regions, but now this industry has become old-fashioned, and remained only in the two towns of Bekaa, Fakiha and Arsal. Nowadays, habits have and lifestyle has changed
Production has taken place in a fast and large way, so sheep’s wool has been replaced by industrial wool known as Dacron, which contains polyester materials. Consequently, the shepherds lost the income resulting from the sale of wool until the wool became a burden to them. Today, they throw the wool into the barrens and agricultural lands or collect it to burn it. One of the shepherds says: “When I burn wool, I feel sad. Wool had glory days, but no one is buying it anymore”
Moreover, Lebanon's environment suits the life of sheep, as shepherds move between the western and eastern mountain ranges of Lebanon. In spring, they move to the eastern range in search of pastures, warmth and water, and then in the early winter, they head to the western range to keep the sheep in the barns and protect them from harsh cold, rain and snow
Shepherds live off their flocks, sell the milk and new males of the flock in the markets for their meat and keep the females for the following year. They shave the wool of the flock in mid-May or when the warmth begins. In the past, this process took place in ceremonial rites that ended with a dance party, dabkeh, and a lunch rich with barbecue meat and yogurt
At first, Wool was sold in the Lebanese market and used as a raw material for quilting mattresses for sleeping and felt for floors, as well as for the carpet industry that used to generate money for the shepherds, and secured job opportunities for many girls and boys in workshops, in addition to handmade rugs in several regions, but now this industry has become old-fashioned, and remained only in the two towns of Bekaa, Fakiha and Arsal. Nowadays, habits have and lifestyle has changed
Production has taken place in a fast and large way, so sheep’s wool has been replaced by industrial wool known as Dacron, which contains polyester materials. Consequently, the shepherds lost the income resulting from the sale of wool until the wool became a burden to them. Today, they throw the wool into the barrens and agricultural lands or collect it to burn it. One of the shepherds says: “When I burn wool, I feel sad. Wool had glory days, but no one is buying it anymore”
About us
In the light of the fact that a part of our heritage is keeping up with the suffering of farmers in the matter of their limited income, and after seeing the burning of wool and noticing the market full of Dacron products, which they consider a refuge for rest and sleep, but it is actually made up of chemicals that are highly toxic, that might cause diseases such as cancer of all kinds in addition to skin and respiratory complications, therefore, we considered our role to be essential in solving these problems and returning wool to the market, but this time in an industrial way, by being light and suitable for modern tastes.
In the first year of our launch, we started collecting wool that was thrown in the mountains and fields. We washed it without introducing any synthetic material, just with water and some natural materials to clean, perfume and maintain it. We made several experiments to choose the appropriate cotton fabric for our work so that we move away from the polyester materials in cloth, even if in small quantity.
We have manufactured several products: Quilts, Sleeping pillow, Sofa cushions, Arabic Majlis Floor Seating and Insulating material rolls
In the first year of our launch, we started collecting wool that was thrown in the mountains and fields. We washed it without introducing any synthetic material, just with water and some natural materials to clean, perfume and maintain it. We made several experiments to choose the appropriate cotton fabric for our work so that we move away from the polyester materials in cloth, even if in small quantity.
We have manufactured several products: Quilts, Sleeping pillow, Sofa cushions, Arabic Majlis Floor Seating and Insulating material rolls
Products
Quilts and Sleeping Pillows
We manufacture quilts in all sizes: children’s, single, single and half, double and royal, with different weights, starting from 2 to 6 kg, according to the nature of the area in which it will be used.
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Sofa Cushions and Arabic Majlis Floor Seating
Cushions for sofas and Arabic floor seating are manufactured from natural wool, based on the customer’s request and specifications in accordance with his order. Wood is introduced in the manufacture of Majlis to install them. We manufacture the same in different sizes and weight upon request
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Insulating Material Rolls
The only insulation that is manufactured in Lebanon, it was a challenge for us to be able to manufacture it in a professional way, so many experiments were carried out to get the coherent product. Our experiments showed a significant improvement in the internal heat preservation, which differed from the outside by 3 degrees in a temperate atmosphere.
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