Fatima’s Checkerboard Flatweave

$563.00

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This rug was designed by Fatima, who created her own interpretation of the classic checkered design. It will be handwoven by artisans from the Aït Ouaouzguite tribe.

Known for being thin, soft, and strong, Flatweave rugs—often referred to as hanbel or aknif in Arabic—are rich in symbolism and woven throughout southern Morocco, a region renowned for producing the highest quality flatweaves.

Made from 100% “live” Moroccan sheep’s wool, this piece is dyed using all-natural spices and plants, depending on the final color.

Each rug is made entirely by hand so there will always be small variations in pattern, color and exact size (up to 10 cm / 4" variation) due to the organic nature of the materials.

If you need a custom size and/or sample send us a note at hello@salamhello.com and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
- Rug Technique: Flatweave
- Pile: Flat
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool
- Time to Make: Current weave time averages around 8-10 weeks. Rugs larger than 9' x 12' may take an additional 2 weeks. We do our best to visit the artisans every 2 to 3 weeks to capture the progression of the weave.

Made By

Anzal

This Women-Only Association is located in the Village of Anzal, about 30 kilometers north of the popular weaving town, Tazenakht. The Anzal collective was founded in 2007 and is kept alive by women passing the craft down through the generations. Saida, the President of the Association, is our liaison for all our custom orders.

We met the women of Anzal in 2019 on a special day for the Association. After sharing a small space with a men’s Association, the women were finally moving into a bigger space, just for them. The night before our visit, the women had blessed and celebrated the new space with a prayer and a meal of homemade couscous. We were the final visitors to purchase in the old space. The women of the Association told us that our visit answered their prayers for a successful start to their new journey.

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Rug Style

Flatweave

Flatweave rugs are thin, soft, strong and full of symbolism. They’re also called “Hanbel” or “Aknif” in Arabic. All of our Flatweave rugs are made in the south of Morocco, which produces the highest quality flatweaves.