Mbarka & Khadija’s Intricate Hanbel

This Hanbel will be woven by mother and daughter Mbarka and Khadija.

Mbarka and Khadija were the first artisans we ever worked with and through the years they have become wonderful friends and taught us so much. This style is called Hanbel. It’s woven with sheep’s wool from the local market. The colors are created with natural ingredients like henna, pomegranate, saffron, indigo, alfalfa and mint.

While the majority of the weave is flat, the designs have a slightly higher pile, giving this piece texture and dimension.

Every design element comes entirely from the artisan’s imagination – the symbols within this rug depict protection from evil, strength, beauty and respect just to name a few. 
–technical details
Rug Style: Intricate Hanbel
Pile: Flat with small pile dispersed throughout
Materials: Sheep’s wool, organic spice dyes
Design Notes: Exact design, size and placement of symbols may change but the style and colors will stay the same.
Time to Make: Current weave time averages around 8-10 weeks. Rugs larger than 9′ x 12′ may take an additional 2 weeks. We do our best to visit the artisans every 2 to 3 weeks to capture the progression of the weave.