72% goes to the makers 17% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 11% shipping
SIZE
1m 87cm x 1m 7cm x 3cm — 6ft 2in x 3ft 6in x 1in
WEIGHT
4456 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle
PRODUCT ID
#10056
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 is a native of Zaouia. She is currently divorced and does not have any children. She learned to weave as a young girl. She is now skilled in making rugs, and Hanbal. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012.
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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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