Beni Ourain

Name: Beni Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 23802
Price: 285 USD
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SIZE

1m 60cm x 90cm x 2cm — 5ft 3in x 2ft 11in x 1in

WEIGHT

3000 g

MATERIALS

Wool String and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#23802

Beni Ourain rugs are known for being made in the north east of Morocco, not in the Ait Bougamez Valley. However, the heritage of many women in Imelghas is linked to the Beni Ourain tribe, through marriage for example, and is is why you'll see many Beni Ourain and Beni Ourain style rugs made by Cooperative of Imelghaus.

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MEET THE MAKERS

Handmade by 2 members of Imelghas Women's Cooperative

Fatima Yidri

Fatima was born in Imghlaus and has lived in the village her entire life. Fatima is one the cooperative's members who has never married and considers the members of the cooperative as her family. She learned how to weave when she was child and has since become an expert weaving hanbal carpets. When she is not working at the cooperative, she can be found working in the fields or tending her cows.

Malika Ait Assa

Malika was born in Amlghas, and is now married. She learned carpet weaving when she was a child from her mom.

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