This vintage Glaoui rug was woven by the elders of the Association Le Vieux Village . The Association Le Vieux Village is a beautiful collective of women artisans just outside of Tazenakht, an area that has a rich weaving history. 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.
Made from 100% wool, the colors were created with natural dyes like henna, figs, and saffron and were faded over time by the Moroccan sun.
This rug style is known as Glaoui. It is an extremely technical weave as it incorporates three techniques: Hand-weaving, hand-knotting and hand-embroidery.
