Pile Knot

Name: Pile knot
Brand: Anou
SKU: 17317
Price: 640 USD
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SIZE

2m 44cm x 1m 52cm x 1cm — 8ft x 5ft x 1in

WEIGHT

10150 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#17317

The pile knot rug is known for its ancient symbols and expressive colors. It is displayed during celebrations and festivals.

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Mouna Ikhyaten

Mouna was born in Zaouia and has never had the opportunity to attend school. She married a man from a local village and is the mother of seven children: four boys and three girls. Mouna takes care of the housework and the children, and loves her work in embroidery as part of the cooperative. She specializes in Hanbel rugs and jellaba buttons. Mouna enjoys traveling to Kenifra, and hopes one day to buy a new house for her family. Mouna sees the association as a wonderful source of income for the women of the village.

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