LCW creations begin, literally, on the backs of the Angora goats raised in the rugged mountains. Twice yearly, their long hair is shorn and delivered to the studios.

The artisans first wash the mohair, then comb it, and spin it by hand on home-made wheels into a fine, soft yarn. They then dye it into as many as 100 colors.  The yarn is mothproofed to ensure a long-lasting finish, and finally, dried on clotheslines in the open air.  It is a long, careful process.

When the yarn is ready for weaving, the weavers bring it to frames resembling large rectangular harps with hundreds of string guides approximately 1/8” apart.  They then begin the weaving process: every single stitch brought around the string individually and tied in place by hand.  A machine is never involved as the pictures come to life beneath nimble hands.

Because there is no automation at any point in the process, the weavers can—and are enthusiastic to—weave commissioned works from photos (such as of family members, a home or favorite landscape) or other favorite pieces of art.

The final results are a tribute to the marvelous abilities of these talented weavers.  Their artworks are an evocative expression of their home, illustrating rural village life, flowers, animals and the staggering beauty of their countryside.