The Rug and Textile Weaving People of Asia: Exploring their life, culture, Art and working toward their well being.   These are primary principals and goals toward which Yayla has beendedicated since its inception in 1981.

 There are three distinct aspects to our operation:

·         The first is Yayla Tribal Rugs a for-profit company founded in 1981.

·         The second is Barakat Inc. a non-profit corporation linked to Yayla. From January 1, 2000 all of the profits from Yayla are channeled into Barakat for the purpose of benefiting refugees and other rug weaving peoples in the countries where we produce carpets as well as environmental work throughout the world.

·         The third is Machik Inc.  Machik is a non-governmental, non-profit organization whose mission is to support innovative strategies that promote the sustainable development and strengthening of local communities in the Himalayan region and neighboring areas.The fund prioritizes community-based, environmentally sound initiatives that draw on socially innovative and entrepreneurial solutionsto education, environmental protection, women empowerment, economic development, and health issues.  Machik also engages in research that serves the purpose of the overall mission of the organization. We seek to advanceprojects that are respectful of local cultural heritage, that strengthen traditional skills and knowledge, and that encourage creativity through handicrafts and other forms of art.