Zahra's Neutral Marmoucha Hand-Knot

Name: Zahra's Neutral Marmoucha Hand-Knot
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 215.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$215.00

Zahra's Neutral Marmoucha Hand-Knot - Salam Hello

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This Marmoucha Hand-Knot rug was woven by Zahra.

Marmoucha, which is the name of the village as well as rug style, is 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, pictured, is the leader of one of the five associations located in the village..

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 sourced, undyed wool.
- Size: 82 cm x 106 cm
- Rug Technique: Medium to High Hand-Knot
- Pile: Low to Medium
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

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Marmoucha

A small independent Association of artisans who reside in Marmoucha, a Village located north of Morocco and sits just south of Fez, has a total of 10 weavers. Marmoucha sits in the region where the infamous Beni Ourain Tribe once lived. Hence, the traditional Medium to High Hand-Knot rug.

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Rug Style

Medium to High Hand-Knot

There are many varieties of a rug that contain a Medium to High Hand-Knot—Boujad, Azilal, Beni Ourain, Beni M'Rirt, and Marmoucha, to name a few. While they may have similarities, the knot technique varies depending on the region or tribe the rug comes from.

The majority of these rugs come from the Middle Atlas and High Atlas Mountains. The local sheep in these colder climates have a thicker coat to sustain them during the winter months, which impacts the thickness of the wool, and in turn, contributes to the height of the pile.