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SIZE
80cm x 25cm x 2cm — 2ft 7in x 10in x 1in
WEIGHT
165 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Thread and Blended Cotton and Wool Thread
PRODUCT ID
#15520
A Boucherouite is a thick colorful rug made from recycled sweaters that are woven and repurposed into new, unique designs. Originally created out of necessity they are now a coveted item for the modern home.
Fatima is 32 years old and she is divorced. She is born in Goulmima and went to school there. She dropped out in middle school. She learned sewing in “La Maison des Jeunes” which is a social and educational center located in her region. The center’s mentors taught her the techniques of sewing and now she has got a diplomat in sewing. Her specialty in the association is sewing and she looks forward to bright future. She likes to travel a lot.
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See where this piece was made
Association Tithrite hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $14 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
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