The loom stands ready. The foundation threads are in place. Now begins the most patient stage of all — weaving. Here, the artisan ties thousands upon thousands of knots, each one pulled with precision, each one placed exactly according to the design’s sacred map.

In Ruh Rug, this is called Silent Devotion because the act is more than technical — it is spiritual. The weaver’s body may be still, but their soul is engaged. Many work in near silence, their only rhythm the pull of the yarn and the sound of the knot tightening. Some whisper prayers as they work, turning each knot into a bead of remembrance.

This process can take weeks or even months for a single rug, depending on its size and complexity. Every knot is a commitment; every row, a record of time and care. Mistakes are rare, not because the weaver is perfect, but because their focus is complete. The work demands presence — you cannot think of yesterday or tomorrow when your hands must guide the thread through this precise moment.