Boucherouite Rug

Name: Boucherouite Rug
Brand: Anou
SKU: 15520
Price: 26 USD
Availability: InStock

$54

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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.

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Handmade by 1 member of Association Tithrite

Fatima Oukhalu

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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