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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.
Number of Artisans: 40
Association Founded: 2001
Region: Siroua
Rug Techniques: Low Hand-Knot, Boucherouite, Kharita, Zanafi, Flatweave, Intricate Hanbel
Rug Style

Low Hand-Knot
The Low Hand-Knot style of rug most often comes from the southeastern Tribes in and around the Siroua region.
The pile of these rugs is much shorter than the hand-knot rugs from the north. Despite the shorter pile, these pieces are still quite plush and cozy.
One significant difference in technique with this rug, is the artisans usually pre-cut the wool prior to weaving on the loom, while the women in the north cut the wool after looping it around the loom.
Size guide
Living Room
As an Accent Piece
Most Popular Sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6', 5' x 7'
To Ground All Your Furniture
Most Popular Sizes: 6' x 7', 6' x 9', 8' x 10', 9' x 12'
Bedroom
Warm Foundation
Most Popular Sizes: 6' x 9', 8' x 10', 9' x 12', 11' x 15'
Mix-And-Match
Most Popular Sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6'
Wall Decor
Rug as Art
Most Popular Sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6'
Home Office
Compliment the Desk
Most Popular Sizes: 3' x 5', 4' x 6', 5' x 7'
Runners
Hallway Transition
Most Popular Sizes: 30” x 5’, 30” x 7', 30” x 10'
Kitchen Accent
Most Popular Sizes: 30” x 5’, 30” x 7’, 30” x 10’