Aït Tigga's Symbolic Olive Flatweave

$1,740.00

Aït Tigga's Symbolic Olive Zanafi - Salam Hello

This symbolic Zanafi was woven by the artisans of the village of Aït Tigga.

Aït Tigga is located about 29km east of Anzal. Anzal is home to a female weaving association that has many family ties to the village of Aït Tigga. Up until a year ago the only way to travel to Aït Tigga was via an off-road route. With their lack of access to the outside world they would usually send their finished rugs to the women of Anzal to sell. This piece consists of 100% live wool, which was carded, brushed and spun by the women of the association.

The naturally dyed olive color is derived from a combination of pomegranate skin and indigo stone.

The Zanafi weaving technique comes from the High Atlas Mountains. This technique is extra special as it's reversible and the symbols become inverted depending on the side.
- Size: 190 cm x 305 cm
- Rug Technique: Zanafi
- Pile: Flat
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

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Aït Tigga

Aït Tigga is a Village located about 30 kilometers east of the Village Anzal. Up until a year ago, Aït Tigga was only accessible via an off-road route, so the artisans of the Village would send their rugs to the women of Anzal to sell on their behalf. Thanks to a new road, the artisans of Aït Tigga are now able to sell independently. This collective of 12 artisans weave a variety of rug styles, but their specialty is called Kharita ("map" in Arabic). This complex weaving technique consists of a labyrinthine of geometric shapes and has the same design on both sides, making the rugs reversible.

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Rug Style

Zanafi

The Zanafi weaving technique comes from the High Atlas Mountains.

This technique requires the highest level of skill and concentration. Each row is created with an intricate system of counting. This style is extra special as it's reversible.

The Zanafi rug is also known for its side tassels, but can be woven without them on request.