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OBEETEE is the global leader in handwoven rugs. A dynamic, creative and ethical company, OBEETEE is driven by design excellence, quality craftsmanship and process innovation throughout its almost 100 year history.
Today, OBEETEE has one of the largest and most modern rug manufacturing facilities in the world, including the industry’s first water effluent treatment plant. However, we place an equal focus on the integrity of our craftsman heritage. Our 25,000+ independent weavers create extraordinary woven carpets, using traditional artisanal skills that have been handed down through generations. Our craftspeople are the cornerstone of our business, and therefore, we place great focus and responsibility on our contribution not only to our weavers, but also to their families and the communities in which they live.
As such, OBEETEE is the first company in the handmade woolen carpet industry that was awarded the Social Accountability System Certificate (SA 8000) by DNV (DET NORSKE VERITAS), which is one of the most reputable auditing/certification bodies accredited by Social Accountability International of New York, in 2004.
Carpets are works of art. Weaving them is one of the ancient crafts for which India is so rightly famous and carpet manufacturing put money where it’s most needed: into the villages of India. "
‘Founding Fathers’ of Oakley, Bowden, Taylor in Mirzapur, India.
Foundation laid for the O’Ganj Factory, the heart of the OBEETEE operation, serving as a hub for over 16,000 weavers.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II admires an OBEETEE rug.
Visit from India’s Prime Minister, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
OBEETEE becomes the world's first licensee of 'Woolmark' for hand-knotted rugs.
The industry's first ever water effluent treatment plant is set up by OBEETEE
OBEETEE donates school facilities and begins long-term partnership with Project Mala, a specialty school program for children.
The President of India commissions two OBEETEE rugs, one of which over 5000 Sq ft.
OBEETEE introduces Multi-effect Dyeing to the carpet industry, a process of adding color to wool fibers and yarns.
The Museum collection is introduced, a line with a new vintage finish that illustrates OBEETEE’s cultural growth and gives a nod to its rich history.
OBEETEE becomes the first carpet company in the handmade rug industry to secure the prestigious SA 8000 Standard.
OBEETEE converts steam generation from coal to rice husk thereby improving its carbon footprint.
The International Labor Organization (ILO) recognizes OBEETEE’s pioneering efforts on child labor.
OBEETEE introduces Printed Carpet, an innovative imitative printing process that allows the company to expand its product offerings beyond of the handwoven category.
OBEETEE launches its Social Fabric Auction, a philanthropic initiative to support social and environmental programs such as Pratham School, Gopepur Village and Project Mala.
The Women Weavers is launched, a training program to instruct women in the art of rug weaving, to reshape the concept of the traditional female role in rural India and create a viable, long-term employment opportunity.
OBEETEE supports Pratham, an innovative learning organization dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost systems to improve education in India.
Gopepur Village sees the installation of 60 solar street lights and 75 toilets, provided and installed by OBEETEE to improve the quality of life in entire Gopepur community.
OBEETEE introduces RF Dryer Technology, a process that significantly reduces drying time from 24 hours to 90 minutes.
Continuing its effort to improve the manufacturing impact on the environment, OBEETEE unveils proprietary technology that reduces water usage for washing a carpet by 90%.
Wools of New Zealand debuts “The Midas Rug” featuring Aulana technology, a proprietary process that combines pure wool and genuine gold to create dye-free ultra-luxe carpets, manufactured by OBEETEE.
2015
OBEETEE launches its Social Fabric Auction. Charity proceeds support social and environmental programs.
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OBEETEE is the first carpet company in the hand made rug industry worldwide to have secured The SA8000 Standard.
This standard is established by SAI and one of the world’s preeminent social standards, is a tool for implementing international labor standards to protect workers along each step of the supply chain. The company has been re-certified in the years 2007 & 2010.
