Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 6663
Price: 198 USD
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SIZE

1m 52cm x 92cm x 1cm — 5ft x 3ft x 1in

WEIGHT

4100 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle

PRODUCT ID

#6663

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

Fathma Zerda

Fathma was born in Ait Heddab and moved to Sidi Yahya Ou Youssef after marrying her husband. They have eight kids: four daughters, three of which are married and one who is pursuing her studies. And four sons, three of which travel around doing small jobs and one who is pursuing quranic studies in the city of Agadir. She joined the weaver’s association, like most women, to help her family earn a better income in 2012. Fathma learned to weave when she was ten from her mother. She makes beni-ourain, handira and hanbel rugs. When she is not making rugs, she spends her time teaching other women how to weave. Her goal is to support her family members financially.

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