Some of Morocco's finest rugs are crafted from high-quality sheep wool in Jbel Sirwa just south of the Atlas Mountains, and ...

"I started when I was 11 or 12, imitating the women I saw weaving," said Benchri, 60. Moroccan women keep carpet weaving ...

Morocco's women rug weavers battle to save age-old craft In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre ...

weaving is a vital source of income. Every Thursday, many travel to a weekly market to sell their rugs, often to middlemen who set the prices. On average, a large rug sells for just 250 Moroccan ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Moroccan rugs are valued around the world for their complex patterns and thick wool. A large rug can take months to weave, but the women who complete each step by ...

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of handweaving rugs, continuing an age-old custom while bringing income to their homes.

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