61% goes to the makers 14% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 25% shipping
SIZE
1m 71cm x 73cm x 1cm — 5ft 7in x 2ft 5in x 1in
WEIGHT
1500 g
MATERIALS
Recycled Clothing and Recycled Sweaters
PRODUCT ID
#11861
A Boucherouite is a thick colorful rug made from recycled sweaters that are woven and repurposed into new, unique designs. Boucherouites were originally created out of necessity but are now a coveted item for decorating a modern home.
Fatima was born in 1956, she is a widow with six children, four boys and two girls. Fatima learned the art of weaving at home from her mother. After she married she learned how to make a special type of hanbel known as the βhasera.β The hasera is made using dried palm leaves that are woven with wool into a truly unique rug, this is very difficult work. She decided to join the cooperative because her children are older and she wants the work. Fatima hopes to share a piece of her culture with the world.
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