Mbarka & Khadija’s Intricate Hanbel - Accent

Name: Mbarka & Khadija’s Intricate Hanbel - Accent
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 600.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$600.00

Mbarka & Khadija’s Intricate Hanbel - Accent - Salam Hello

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This Intricate Hanbel was woven by mother and daughter Mbarka and Khadija. Mbarka and Khadija were the first artisans we ever worked with and through the years they have become wonderful friends and taught us so much. This style is called Hanbel. It’s woven with sheep’s wool from the local market. The colors are created with natural ingredients like henna, pomegranate, saffron, indigo, alfalfa and mint.

While the majority of the weave is flat, the designs have a slightly higher pile, giving this piece texture and dimension.

Every design element comes entirely from the artisan’s imagination - the symbols within this rug depict protection from evil, strength, beauty and respect just to name a few.

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- Size: 120 cm x 158 cm
- Rug Technique: Intricate Hanbel
- Pile: Flat to Low
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Made By

Khadija and Mbarka

Mbarka and Khadija were the first artisans we ever worked with and through the years they have become our extended family. Residing just outside the old Village of Tazenakht, this mother-daughter duo has been weaving together for decades. They both specialize in the intricate hanbel technique and, depending on how big the rug is, they will enlist the help of their neighbors, cousins, or siblings to help complete the piece.

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Rug Style

Intricate Hanbel

This style is thought to originate from the area in and around the Village of Tazenakht, an area rich with a weaving history. While the majority of this weave is flat, the design accents are either embroidered or have a slightly higher pile, giving this piece texture and dimension. Every design element comes entirely from the artisan’s imagination. The design elements within this technique tend to depict an array of symbolism in the Amazigh culture.