M’rirt’s Crosshatched Olive Hand-Knot

Description

This rug was handwoven by Keltouma and the artisans of the M’rirt association.

Soukina lead this group of 25 artisans from a Village just outside Beni M’rirt, in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Founded in the early 2000s by her Mother, Keltouma, the collective makes medium to high hand-knot rugs a style named after the region.

Traditional rugs from this region use a thick knotting technique, which makes the rugs feel extra plush.

Made up of 100% live wool and natural spice dyes,theolivegreen hue was derivedfromcombiningpomegranate skin and indigo stone.
–technical details
Size: 6′-3″ x 9′-10″ (1.91 x 3.01 m)
Rug Style:M’rirt Hand-Knot
Pile: Medium
Materials:100% live sheep’s wool, organic spice blends for dye