First introduced by Stephanie Odegard in 1987, Odegard revolutionized the world of hand-knotted luxurious contemporary carpets. With an unrivaled commitment to quality and sophisticated design, Odegard Carpets has been at the leading edge of modern carpet production for decades. All Odegard Carpets are unique, starting with carefully selected Himalayan wool, which is hand-carded and hand-spun by Tibetan and Nepalese craftspeople, using centuries-old techniques. Odegard Carpets production strictly adheres to the highest standards of eco and social responsibility, raising the standard of living for thousands of artisan weavers in Nepal. All Odegard Carpets are made by hand and there will be slight variations in the design as well as color variances and some abrash in the wool.