Rokia’s Vibrant Red Hanbel

This Intricate Hanbel will be woven by Rokia. Rokia is part of a collective of women artisans just outside of Tazenakht, a village that is known for its weaving history.

Using 100% live wool and all natural spices, this piece exudes energy. The rug’s base color comes from naturally dying the wool red from saffron and other floral mixes and the symbolism hand stitched and embroidered into the weave comes from henna, pomegranate skin, indigo, saffron flower and mint.

Every design element comes entirely from Rokia’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.