Moroccan rug weaving techniques

A Moroccan rug is the only piece of art you can eat, sleep and step on. Have you ever wondered how the rug was weaved? What are the differences between piloe knot, loom and flatweave? In this article, we peel back the mystery and focus on the major types of weaving techniques used to...
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How to make a Beni Ourain Rug

Beni Ourain rugs are the among the most prestigious rugs in Morocco, made from the very finest wool. Every piece is one of a kind. Moroccan Beni Ourain rugs are authentic and hand-woven by women from the Beni Ourain area and neighbouring Berber tribes that reside in the North-Eastern Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco....
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Moroccan Rug weaving story

The process of weaving a Moroccan rug is an ancient tradition; that takes great time and care with human hands instead of modern machinery. Besides, inevitable language barriers, geographical complexities, inclement weather during the drying process, and of course, the imperfect nature of the craft itself mean no machine can replicate a true Moroccan...
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How to make a girly Moroccan bedroom

Bedrooms are a sanctuary to rest and recuperate. Traditionally for sleeping, as children grow older they also become places to play, work or to host friends. The bedroom becomes a personal space within the family home. Instinctively, we make a smaller version of Daddy’s office for our children, complete with high bed, desk and...
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