Located south of yanhe Dong Lu, close to the University of Tibet, Lhasa Carpet Factory is well known in the world for the production of traditional Tibetan carpets. These rugs are exported all over the world. At present, many stages of its production process are carried out by means of machines, the processes of weaving and and finishing is done by hand at the old style vertical looms. There are around 300 workers employed in Lhasa Carpet Factory.
Lhasa Carpet Factory is the largest manufacturer of carpets in entire Tibet and the carpets manufactured ranks among the best in the world along with Persian Carpets and Oriental Artistic carpets. The company employs both men and women and it is the women who work as weavers and men the spinners. The annual production of the carpets is about 30,000 miles. The factory extends over a large area.
The carpets manufactured in Lhasa Carpet Factory are small but feature bright colors and exquisite designs. The carpets prepared here belong to various shapes and sizes. They can be used for laying down on the floor as well as can be hung in the walls. Each carpet weaved in the factory is unique in design and color. The design of the carpets are quintessentially Tibetan and depicts the history, cultural and religious beliefs of the Tibetans. These carpets earn a lot of foreign exchange for the country.
Placed in the prime location, Lhasa Carpet Factory can be visited very conveniently as it is well connected with the network of roads. Make sure to visit this world renowned factory. A carpet purchased from this factory will serve as nice souvenir of your trip to Tibet. Lhasa Carpet Factory is a must -see tourist attraction in Tibet.
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