Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 18170
Price: 586 USD
Availability: InStock

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SIZE

3m 5cm x 1m 12cm x 2cm — 10ft x 3ft 8in x 1in

WEIGHT

11300 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#18170

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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Handmade by 1 member 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.

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