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A Rug, A Residency, A New Model for Collaboration

March 9, 2026 · Behind The Scenes

A Rug, A Residency, A New Model for Collaboration

Several months ago, designer Julien visited Anou’s foundouk in Fes to explore the possibility of creating a new rug together.Instead of beginning with drawings sent over email, Julien spent time with our team in person β€” meeting artisans, discussing techniques, and exploring ideas through workshops.

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Sustainable Vintage Rugs & Sustainable Dye and Washing Techniques

September 3, 2021 · Behind The Scenes

Sustainable Vintage Rugs & Sustainable Dye and Washing Techniques

Since the very early days of Anou demand in the Moroccan rug sector has heavily focused on vintage rugs. Vintage rugs are generally defined by …

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Design Spotlight: Zahra of Association Afous Gafous

May 14, 2021 · Artisan Products

Design Spotlight: Zahra of Association Afous Gafous

Association Afous Gafous weaves uniquely beautiful rugs. Their rugs are always handmade, and almost always dyed with natural dyes. The group is one of the …

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Putting Technology To Work For Artisans

May 1, 2019 · Behind The Scenes

Putting Technology To Work For Artisans

Women of Association Afous Gafous review orders and designs. With every new wave of technology comes the optimism that it will radically change the status …

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From Prehistoric Rock Carvings to New Designs

May 11, 2016 · Artisan Products

From Prehistoric Rock Carvings to New Designs

  Touda lives in Ait Bouli and is only a 25 minute drive to the near by prehistoric rock carvings. Last month, she visited for …

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What is the Difference Between a Flatweave, Pile Knot and Beni Ourain Rug?

August 23, 2014 · Advice

What is the Difference Between a Flatweave, Pile Knot and Beni Ourain Rug?

A customer recently wrote in and asked us what exactly is the difference between a flatweave, pile knot and Beni Ourain rug? We thought there would be …

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