Kalaat M'Gouna Colorful Boucherouite

$500.00

This rug comes from a village outside Kalaat M'Gouna where two women, Touda and Naima, worked together to make this vintage Boucherouite.

Kalaat M'Gouna which is in the southeast of Morocco is most known for its valley of roses, and they have a well-known rose festival every May.

This weaving style is called Boucherouite.

Boucherouite (pronounced boo-shay-reet) rugs were not originally intended to be sold as they were mostly used by the Amazigh in their own homes, as modest carpets. Some called them 'rag rugs' as they are made of various recycled pre-used clothing or textile scraps.

The design motifs most used in this rug have been passed down through generations representing strength and protection in the Amazigh culture.
- Size: 127 cm x 222 cm
- Rug Technique: Boucherouite
- Pile: Low to Medium
- Materials: Torn fabric. Yarn. 100% live sheep’s wool.

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Artisans of Kalaat M’Gouna

Located in the southeast of Morocco, Kalaat M’Gouna is most known for its Valley of the Roses, celebrated every May by a popular Rose Festival. Mina, the matriarch of this Association, grew up closer to Tazenakht and moved to Kalaat M’Gouna after marrying her husband. She began teaching the weaving craft to friends and neighbors decades ago. In 1995, she formed a small Association made up of Villagers and extended family. Today, there are still 10 members and they make low hand-knot, boucherouite, and kharita rugs.

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Rug Style

Boucherouite

This rug technique is called Boucherouite (pronounced boo-shay-reet). These pieces are made from yarn, recycled clothing, or even textile scraps. Boucherouite rugs are often used in weavers’ own homes. In fact, this style of rug wasn’t traditionally sold but their vibrant, playful nature has made them popular.