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 tradition alive amidst financial struggles.(AFP) “Little by little ...

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 ...

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 ...

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