Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 2282
Price: 305 USD
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SIZE

1m 73cm x 84cm x 1cm — 5ft 8in x 2ft 9in x 1in

WEIGHT

4570 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread, Assorted Color Threads, Wool , and Spindle

PRODUCT ID

#2282

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 2 members of Association Zaouia

Rabha Aohaddou

Rabha was born in the city of Sidi Yahya. She is currently divorced and has one 8 year old son. She lives with her family and knits to be able to cover her son's expenses. She started weaving when she was 17 years old, and learned from her mother. Rabha knows how to make high quality rugs and how to make fibers out of wool. She has been with the association since it began in 2011. She even produced the first rug for the association. She spends her income on her son's education. She hopes one day to earn a better income in order to build a home where she can stay with her only son. She loves the warm weather and spends her free time relaxing at home.

Khadija Oukhouya

Khadija was born in a small village Sidi Aheya Youssifi. She is married and is a mother to four children. She has been weaving from a young age and is very skilled in making rugs, Hanbal, and Handira. Khadija enjoys traveling to Kenfira. She hopes to earn enough money from the association to build her family a house.

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