M'rirt's Dimensional Hand-Knot

$2,441.00

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

Soukina leads this group of 25 artisans from a Village just outside Beni M’rirt, in the Middle Atlas Mountains. Founded in the early 2000s by Soukina's Mother, Ketlouma, 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% wool and natural spice dyes, the variations of green are derived from various combinations of pomegranate skin and indigo stone.

This one-of-a-kind rug has been modernized by incorporating a unique Flatweave border which frames the Hand-Knot center.

Recessed lines incorporated in the center creates a mesmerizing dimension to the rug.
- Size: 206 cm x 310 cm
- Rug Technique: Mixed Technique
- Pile: Low to Medium
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

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Keltouma and the Artisans of M’rirt

Keltouma and her daughter 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, the collective makes medium to high hand-knot rugs, a style named after the region as well as M’rirt Zanafi rugs, their interpretation of the Zanafi style from the southeast.

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

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Rug Style

Mixed Technique

Mixed weaving techniques represent a new modern technique where the artisan will bring two techniques she specializes in. The combinations could be endless either combining two techniques such as Zanafi x Hand-Knot, or three Hand-Knot, Flatweave and Zanafi.

These rugs usually showcase quite modern designs.