Mina's Saffron Hand-Knot

Name: Mina's Saffron Hand-Knot
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 1275.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$1,275.00

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This Hand-knot was woven by Mina.

Mina lives just outside Kalaat M'Gouna which is in the southeast of Morocco. This town is most known for its valley of roses, and they have a well-known rose festival every May.

Made from 100% live wool, Mina carded, spun and dyed the wool by herself. The vibrant color was created by using saffron and letting the wool soak for quite a long time. The minimal design symbols are made from natural, undyed wool.

In more traditional vintage rug design, the symbolism is often a wish or depiction of the artisan’s life. These days, the next generation of artisans finds inspiration in other sources, like the natural landscapes around them.

For example, the three identical wave-like symbols represent a saw—a symbol of respect in the Amazigh culture.

Details like this give Mina's vibrantly dyed rug shine in any home.
- Size: 147 cm x 245 cm
- Rug Technique: Low Hand-Knot
- Pile: Low
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Made By

Artisans of Kalaat M’Gouna

Located in the southeast of Morocco, Kalaat M’Gouna is most known for its Valley of the Roses, celebrated every May by a popular Rose Festival. Mina, the matriarch of this Association, grew up closer to Tazenakht and moved to Kalaat M’Gouna after marrying her husband. She began teaching the weaving craft to friends and neighbors decades ago. In 1995, she formed a small Association made up of Villagers and extended family. Today, there are still 10 members and they make low hand-knot, boucherouite, and kharita rugs.

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Rug Style

Low Hand-Knot

The Low Hand-Knot style of rug most often comes from the southeastern Tribes in and around the Siroua region. The pile of these rugs is much shorter than the Hand-Knot rugs from the north. Despite the shorter pile, these pieces are still quite plush and cozy.

One significant difference in technique with this rug is the artisans usually pre-cut the wool prior to weaving on the loom, while the women in the north cut the wool after looping it around the loom.