47% goes to the makers 11% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 42% shipping
SIZE
96cm x 58cm x 3cm — 3ft 2in x 1ft 11in x 1in
WEIGHT
1200 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Warp and Recycled Sweaters
PRODUCT ID
#9590
A Boucherouite is a thick colorful rug made from recycled sweaters that are woven and repurposed into new, unique designs. Boucherouites were originally created out of necessity but are now a coveted item for decorating a modern home.
Batoul was born in 1972 and grew up in Khenifra. She is married and has two children. Batoul did not attend school but did spend time at the local’s women’s center learning the art of craft. She loves to work with her hands and has been weaving since she was a young child. Batoul is immensely creative, which can be seen in the stories that she weaves into her rugs. According to Batoul, she thinks of an idea and puts it directly into the design of a rug. Batoul’s love of the creative process as well as her desire to help her family financially lead her to become of a member of the cooperative.
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