Beni-Ourain

Name: Beni-Ourain
Brand: Anou
SKU: 9422
Price: 377 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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SIZE

1m 89cm x 1m 4cm x 3cm — 6ft 2in x 3ft 5in x 1in

WEIGHT

4180 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle

PRODUCT ID

#9422

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 Akhyat

Akhyat was born in Zaouia and is currently married. Together her and her husband have one daughter. She learned to weave as a child at home. She has used these skills to make rugs and Handira for Association Zaouia. She joined in 2018, and she hopes to continue working in order to help support her family.

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