Rugs From Morocco
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Fabulous Moroccan Rugs
Fair Trade Quilts & Crafts has partnered
with Peace Corps Volunteers in Morocco to bring you these 
wonderful
new crafts. The women of
Boujaad
, Morocco
have been weaving carpets for generations, but have never had a market for
their beautiful rugs outside of their small village. With the help of local
Peace Corps volunteers the women of Boujaad formed the New Generation Company to
market their crafts in North America and Fair Trade Quilts & Crafts signed
on as their first client in the United States in order to support their
venture.
Their carpets are made of wool that is
dyed using traditional methods, and all their products are made on the basis of
fair trade principals. The women are paid a fair wage, work in their homes, and
receive additional training and opportunities. 
She learned to weave from her mother.
In addition to weaving, Aicha also spins raw wool into yarn to sell at
the weekly souq to contribute to her family's income. Another of the artisans is
Saidia who lives in the rural countryside outside of Boujaad in an area called
Latichina. In Latichina there is no electricity or running water, and most of
the women weave carpets to help increase their families income.
Saidia's 4 children help with household chores as well as with harvesting
and planting on their farm.
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#079/ Sale!
Traditional Hand Knotted Moroccan Rhemmna Rugs. Soft, thick
[1/2 inch deep] wool
area rug. Each is absolutely unique, but all look very similar to the one pictured. 80 x
42 inches. Was $279.50, now just $259.50.
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New for 2010! Traditional
Hand Made Moroccan "Chichaoua" Rugs. Thick [Plush] Wool area
rug. 4 Feet x 6 feet. They are gorgeous and absolutely unique. $269.50
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Sana, youngest child of Aicha. She
is 8
Aicha with a finished carpet. |
No shipping charges in the Continental US and a 30 day return policy on all orders!
Also, A
Free Handmade Card when you
send your purchase as
a gift to friends or family. See the "Ordering
Info." Page for Details. |
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