Rokia’s Vibrant Red Hanbel

$415.00

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This Intricate Hanbel will be woven by Rokia. Rokia is part of a collective of women artisans just outside of Tazenakht, a village that is known for its weaving history.

Using 100% live wool and all natural spices, this piece exudes energy. The rug’s base color comes from naturally dying the wool red from saffron and other floral mixes and the symbolism hand stitched and embroidered into the weave comes from henna, pomegranate skin, indigo, saffron flower and mint.

Every design element comes entirely from Rokia's imagination - the symbols within this rug depict protection from evil, strength, beauty and respect just to name a few.

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: Intricate Hanbel
- Pile: Flat to Low
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.
- 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

Le Vieux Village Association

The Association Le Vieux Village is a beautiful collective of women artisans just outside of Tazenakht. This Association is a true family affair. Mlouka, the matriarch of the collective, has passed the art of weaving down to her daughters, Naima and Fatima, daughters-in-law, Latifa and Meriem, cousins, and villagers. All of the rugs from Le Vieux are made from 100% live wool that was brushed, carded, and hand-spun by the women of the Association.

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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.