Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 2289
Price: 236 USD
Availability: InStock

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SIZE

1m 58cm x 86cm x 1cm — 5ft 2in x 2ft 10in x 1in

WEIGHT

3860 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread, Assorted Color Threads, and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#2289

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

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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