Pile Knot Rug

Name: Pile knot Rug
Brand: Anou
SKU: 25683
Price: 69 USD
Availability: InStock

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SIZE

66cm x 52cm x 2cm — 2ft 2in x 1ft 8in x 1in

WEIGHT

720 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread

PRODUCT ID

#25683

Beni Ourain style rugs are pile knot rugs intricately designed and are used as two sided rugs in Oued Ifrane. There is the summer side, when the pile side is placed face down on the ground to keep things cooler. During the winter, the pile side is placed up to keep things warmer. You can find these carpets with natural wool from the local sheep or cotton yarn bought from the village market. Depending on the size of the rug, it can take weeks to create. Each knot needs to be individually tied and cut, so one person is only able to create a meter in two weeks.

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Nazha Imami

Imani was born and raised in Zaouia. While she is currently divorced, she does look after her son. She learned to weave as a young child. She is very skilled and can make rugs, Handira, and Hanbal. She joined Association Zaouia in 2013. Her goal is to continue working in order to support her only child.

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