Ait Barra Sequined Tamizart

Name: Ait Barra Sequined Tamizart
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 500.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$500.00

Ait Barra Sequined Tamizart - Salam Hello

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This is a wedding blanket, called a Handira.

This wedding blanket was woven by six women from the Ait Barra village. This was the first piece they made, and it took two months to complete. To achieve the textile’s bright white, the women used 100% live lamb’s wool, as the younger wool is brighter than adult sheep’s wool. The embroidered stripes were dyed with henna, pomegranate and saffron. Wedding blankets are usually made by a bride’s female relatives or by the women of her village. Traditionally, brides wore the blankets as capes on their way to the wedding, but these days they’re used to wrap gifts for the newlyweds. The blankets are a symbolic blessing for the marriage, and after the wedding, they’re often passed on to other couples to continue to share the blessing and joy. This blanket was used for a wedding six months ago. This bright and versatile piece can be used as a blanket, rug, wall hanging or headboard, and will make any house feel like home.
- Size: 155 cm x 274 cm
- Rug Technique: Handira
- Pile: Flat
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Made By

Aït Barra

In Aït Barra, the weaving tradition has been carefully nurtured by a woman named Rokia. At almost 100 years old, Rokia has taught nearly all the women of the Village to weave. Because of her seniority, the artisans trust Rokia to house and sell their rugs. As her memory has started to fade, Rokia’s daughters, Rabha and Latifa, have stepped in to run the Village rug sales for the collective of 15 artisans. The rug styles range from Flatweave and Kilim to Handria.

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Rug Style

Handira

Known to westerners as wedding blankets, Handiras are usually made by a bride’s female relatives or the women of her Village. Traditionally, brides wore the blankets as capes on their way to the wedding but these days, they’re used to wrap gifts for the newlyweds.

The blankets are a symbolic blessing for the marriage, and after the wedding, they’re often passed on to other couples to continue to share the blessings and joy.

Handmade Moroccan Handira