Aicha’s Symbolic Marmoucha Hand-Knot

Description

This Marmoucha Hand-Knot rug was woven by Aicha.
Aichabelongs to an association of artisans who reside in Marmoucha – a village located in the North of Morocco and sits just south of Fez.Marmoucha is in the region where the infamous Beni Ourain tribe once lived. Zahra, picture, is the leader of this particular association.

Marmoucha is both the name of the village as well as rug style.This area produces some of the strongest wool of all of Morocco which allows their rugs to be extra plush and soft. This piece was woven with 100% locally sourcedwool and dyed with spices bought from the souk.

Thesymbolic designs woven intricately together will bringprotectiontoany room.

–technical details
Size:29.5″ x 35.4″ (.75 x .90 m)
Rug Style:Hand-Knot
Pile:Small to medium
Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool,organic spice blends for dye