Aicha's Symbolized Checkered Hanbel

Name: Aicha's Symbolized Checkered Hanbel
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 385.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$385.00

Aicha's Symbolized Checkered Hanbel - Salam Hello

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This Hanbel was woven by Aicha.

Aicha belongs to the Ouaouzguiti Association. From the Tiouine village, Aicha and her neighbors have joined forces with nine other villages in the surrounding area to make up an association of weavers that has been around for eight decades.

Made of 100% wool from the local sheep of the village, Aicha carded, brushed and spun the wool by hand. She then used a mix of henna leaves, olive leaves, flowers, indigo stone and pomegranate skins to naturally dye the wool.

Every design element comes entirely from Aicha's imagination - the symbols within this rug depict protection from evil, strength, beauty and respect just to name a few.
- Size: 106 cm x 194 cm
- Rug Technique: Intricate Hanbel
- Pile: Low
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Made By

Ouaouzguiti Association

The Ouaouzguiti Association is made up of a constellation of 125 artisans in ten Villages throughout the Siroua region. Founded over 80 years ago, Aicha is one of the leaders of the Association. This enduring Association makes a large variety of rugs.

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Rug Style

Intricate Hanbel

This style is thought to originate from the area in and around the Village of Tazenakht, an area rich with a weaving history. While the majority of this weave is flat, the design accents are either embroidered or have a slightly higher pile, giving this piece texture and dimension. Every design element comes entirely from the artisan’s imagination. The design elements within this technique tend to depict an array of symbolism in the Amazigh culture.