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 ...

The mountain villages around Taznakht are famous for their Ait Ouaouzguite carpets, named after a native Amazigh tribe, and ...

"It's an art that comes from within." But beyond its artistic value, weaving is a vital source of income. Every Thursday, many travel to a weekly market to sell their rugs, often to middlemen who set ...

In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves ...

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 ...