Fatima’s Colorful Boucherouite

Description

This rugwas woven by Fatima who lives invillage southeast of Ouarzazate.

Fatima and her village,Tiouine, have joined forces with nine other villagesto make up an association of weavers that has been around for decades.

This rug technique is a namedBoucherouite (pronounced boo-shay-reet) – this style ismade of various recycled clothing and textile scraps. These rugs were not originally intended to be sold as they were mostly used in the weavers’ own homes.

This timeless piece represents generations of tradition and symbolism.

Due to the age of this piece, you will find some light fraying on either end as well as inconsistencies in the width of the piece. With proper care, this piece will continue to charm for many years to come.

–technical details
Size:3’x 6′-2″ (.93 x 1.89 m)
Rug Style:Boucherouite
Pile:Low
Materials:Wool, Yarn and Torn Fabric