Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 14793
Price: 501 USD
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SIZE

2m 5cm x 1m 31cm x 3cm — 6ft 9in x 4ft 4in x 1in

WEIGHT

7300 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#14793

The Beni-Ourain rug is used daily in the lives of local Moroccans. They are used for everything from bed covers to simple living room rugs. They can also be used for special occasions, like weddings. It is said that the women transfer their feelings into these rugs while crafting them.

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MEET THE MAKERS

Handmade by 2 members of Association Zaouia

Meryam Achaoui

Meryam is from Zaouia. She had a limited education growing up. She left school, like most girls in her village, because there was no secondary school close by. She was able to learn how to weave at home as a child. She enjoys making rugs and Handira. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012, as a way to earn an income. She hopes to be able to support her mother's Hajj to Mecca.

Rabiaa Imami

Imani is a native of Zaouia. She is currently divorced and does not have any children. She learned to weave as a young girl. She is now skilled in making rugs, and Hanbal. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012.

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