69% goes to the makers 16% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 15% shipping
SIZE
2m 25cm x 1m 37cm x 3cm — 7ft 5in x 4ft 6in x 1in
WEIGHT
9700 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle
PRODUCT ID
#9878
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.
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.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
See where this piece was made
Association Zaouia hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $17 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
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