Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 24590
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock

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SIZE

82cm x 60cm x 2cm — 2ft 8in x 2ft x 1in

WEIGHT

900 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread and Wool

PRODUCT ID

#24590

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

Malika Qerchi

Malika is from Kassa Vwardel. She is married and is the mother to three children. She learned to weave as a child at home. She enjoys her work in crafting and sewing and is very skilled in making rugs and Hanbal. She joined Association Zaouia in 2014. Malika uses the income she receives from her work to help her husband financially and hopes that her family can live a good life together. She hopes to one day visit Beni Mileh.

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