Mbarka & Khadija's Sun-Drenched Intricate Hanbel

Name: Mbarka & Khadija's Sun-Drenched Intricate Hanbel
Brand: Salam Hello
Price: 415.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$415.00

Mbarka & Khadija's Sun-Drenched Intricate Hanbel - Salam Hello

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This Hanbel was woven by Mbarka & Khadija.

This style is called Hanbel. It’s woven with sheep’s wool from the local market. The colors are created with natural ingredients like henna, pomegranate, saffron, indigo, alfalfa and mint.

While the majority of the weave is flat, the designs have a slightly higher pile, giving this piece texture and dimension.

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

This Hanbel spent almost a month hanging in the Moroccan sun which allows the colors of this rug be a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
- Size: 77 cm x 165 cm
- Rug Technique: Intricate Hanbel
- Pile: Flat
- Materials: 100% live sheep’s wool. Organic local plants and spices for dyes.

Made By

Khadija and Mbarka

Mbarka and Khadija were the first artisans we ever worked with and through the years they have become our extended family. Residing just outside the old Village of Tazenakht, this mother-daughter duo has been weaving together for decades. They both specialize in the intricate hanbel technique and, depending on how big the rug is, they will enlist the help of their neighbors, cousins, or siblings to help complete the piece.

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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.