Ségou Tuareg Mat - Protective Striped

Name: Ségou Tuareg Mat - Protective Striped
Brand: Salam Hello
SKU: 2400007
Price: 2200.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$2,200.00

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This Tuareg Mats comes from a small Village within the Ségou region of Mali - an area known for it's weaving.

These mats were originally used as flooring and walls for the Nomadic Tuareg tribe. They are both extremely lightweight and durable which makes them easy to transport as well as withstand the harsh climate of the Sahara desert.

The base of Tuareg Mats are made of reed sourced from the Niger River, the reed from this area is extremely strong and resilient. The decorative motifs are derived from goat and/or camel leather. While the leather is usually kept natural some tribes are known to dye the leather with local plants and spices to derive vibrant red and green hues.

Tuareg Mats are woven via a loom situated on the ground. Depending on the size, a minimum of two artisans intricately weave thin reed strands throughout the loom. Following the creation of the base they are then decorated with woven leather twisted through the reed base.

Each mat is one-of-a-kind and tells a unique story from the artisan. The design motifs are quite similar to the traditional Moroccan Amazigh symbols woven into rugs.
- Size: 175 cm x 212 cm
- Rug Technique: Tuareg Mat
- Pile: Flat
- Materials: Undyed. Niger river reed. Goat leather.
- Design Notes: This item can be custom altered to smaller dimensions.

Rug Style

Tuareg Mat

Often confused with Moroccan rugs, Tuareg Mats have their own narrative. Tuareg Mats, woven by female artisans from the nomadic Tuareg tribe in the Sahara, boast a unique history. Originally used as flooring and walls, these lightweight yet durable mats withstand the harsh desert climate. Crafted from resilient reeds and adorned with strips of goat and/or camel leather, each mat is one-of-a-kind, telling a story of strength, protection, and prosperity through traditional Amazigh designs.