In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings. Women like Ijja Benchri, who creates carpets ...
She learned from watching her mother. The art of rug weaving comes from the hands, mind and heart. Weaving is her passion. Out of her 10 children, 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren ...
In southern Morocco, women are the guardians of the age-old craft of carpet weaving, an intricate art form that often leaves them with meagre earnings. Women like Ijja Benchri, who creates carpets on ...
But beyond its artistic value, weaving is a vital source of income. Every Thursday, many travel to a weekly market to sell their rugs, often to middlemen who set the prices. On average ...