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The "Rug of the tribes", or "Berber Rug"
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Rug Auction in Morocco's Middle Atlas
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A Rug auction is a vivid and theatrical experience to onlookers and an economic necessity to those who produce the carpets. Suzanna Clarke visits the one held in the Middle Atlas town of Khenifra. Red is the colour primarily associated with the Middle Atlas town of Khenifra, 165 kilometers from Fez and 300 kilometers from Marrakesh. Not only is it the vibrant hue of the hills and escarpements of the surrounding Meknes-Tafilalet region, but it is also the colour of the blood spilt during the many battles fought by the proud Berber tribe of Zayane, who are the main inhabitants.The name Khenifra...
“Atlas women” brought out the Moroccan berber rug from Forgetfulness
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The preparation of the wool
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The story of Taznakhte women embroidered on looms
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