moroccan flat weaves

Intricately hand crafted wool kilim:

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About moroccan kilims:

A moroccan kilim or (moroccan flat weave) is a flat, hand-woven MOROCCAN RUG made through household production , and lately within cooperatives by women in nomadic tribes and rural areas in morocco, These flat weaves. are most commonly called : hanbel. Usually, the warp (the length of the rug) is made of wool, and the weft (the width of the rug) of wool or cotton. The basic weaving method consists in passing the crosswise threads of the weft under and over the lengthwise threads of the warp.

These moroccan flat weaves ( kilim ) have been woven over centuries by skilled women with weaving skills that are often seen as being unsurpassable, and the traditions of such a fine skill are still in practice today.

What makes these moroccan flat weaves so predominant in their class is not only craftsmanship, but the instantly recognizable style which is associated with them. Bold in color, yet not flamboyant, the Moroccan rug predominantly features intricate designs and shapes which, more often than not, have relevance and meaning to the weaver's tribe or culture.

The Moroccan kilim rug, because of its color and pattern can be the focal point of any room. It can be the inspirational piece from which the rest of the room is decorated. Often, because of the pattern work within the rug, which can be busy, the rug will stand out in a simple room and used as a stunning piece of floor art.