LUMEYO's recycle teams gain yarn from second hand sweaters and hand spin a double thread suitable for weaving on the Bedouin ground loom.
On the ground loom, LUMEYO's weaving teams create traditional patterns that are unique to each bag, rug or other item.
Final touches and quality control for custom made orders.
Um Faisel's experienced hands finishing a pillow cover. A traditional technique that will last for decades to come.
Ground loom weaving is a special technique that has been passed on from mothers to daughters. A technique that sustained them by weaving Bedouin tents and rugs and nowadays economically empowers them.
Our products are unique expressions of recycled second hand sweaters.
Our female designers visit the women at home, have Bedouin tea, discuss briefs and finished designs to then move on to lunch.
Um Bassam putting the final touches to her rug. Each piece a unique expression of Bedouin tradition.
Part of the production meeting is sharing lunch. One big plate for all. Bedouin style.
Of course there is always a big pot of hot sweet Bedouin tea available during our production meetings.
Um Mohammed holding yoga rugs ready for delivery. We love to create beautiful and unique items on demand.
One of our bestselling items: a two sided pillow cover. Turn it around and you have a whole new look to your couch.
Our Bedouin Designs are made of recycled second hand sweaters. We engage 20 women in Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra in the recycling process.
Each design is fully handcrafted and finished with love.
On a weekly basis we meet to select colors, discuss briefs, check ready products and update eachother on life and loved ones.