Zat Valley Vintage Beni Ourain

Name: Zat Valley Vintage Beni Ourain
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 815.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$815.00

Zat Valley Vintage Beni Ourain - Salam Hello

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This one-of-a-kind rug vintage Beni was handwoven by the elders in a small village in the Zat Valley, one of the most photogenic valleys in Morocco.

This rug style, known as Beni Ourain, is named after a region that includes 17 Amazigh tribes, all living among the Atlas Mountains. This is the most commonly known style of Moroccan rugs, while they usually share geometric design elements, each tribe has their own signature style.

While modern Beni Ourain contain large trellis design elements, this vintage rug depicts a border that is thought to represent an Amulet which symbolizes good luck and is thought to bring protection. The repetitive elements in the middle of the rug represent scissors which symbolizes respect. This piece was woven with 100% "live" wool, which allows for healthier and stronger wool. It feels just as cozy, plush and soft as it looks.
- Size: 140 cm x 208 cm
- Rug Technique: Vintage Medium to High Hand-Knot
- Pile: Low to Medium
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Undyed.

Made By

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.