Beyond The Loom

Meet the Artisan: Ketlouma

"After marrying my husband, Lamari, I moved to his Village of Beni M’rirt. I worked for a handful of the big shops that had workshops in the surrounding area. I decided to open up my own Association after my first two older children were born. I was unhappy with the working conditions and wanted to create a safer area for women to work."

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Meet the Artisan: Meriem

“A year after learning how to weave, my Mom set-up a small loom and allowed me to make a small pillow all by myself.  Looking back I remember not wanting anyone else to help me with the pillow, I was so excited to do it all alone and having full authority over how it came out. I still have this pillow today and whenever I see it I get reminded of my childhood.”

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Meet the Artisan: Saida

"My Mom was strict about what I could and could not do when it came to weaving. She would only allow me to learn how to prepare wool; brushing, carding, and spinning. She wanted me to focus on my education and felt that if I learned how to weave, it would distract from my studies."

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At Home With: Akili King

“I’ve learned to be more intentional with what I put in my home. I think that just comes with maturity and having a different budget … But I’m also learning there’s no rush to furnish a home and that nothing is permanent.”

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At Home With: Scout Sobel

“Home is a place where the mundane looks miraculous. Home feels like my husband, my baby girl, and my innermost sacred thoughts all in one physical space.”

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At Home With: Lauren Caruso

“I knew that my clothing style was minimalist, but I didn’t really understand how that translated to my space until I had one of my own.”

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At Home With: Hélène Heath

“Almost every piece in here tells a story because most things have been sourced at antique stores, won at auction, or passed down through many generations from a family member.”

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