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The process of weaving Moroccan carpet
Women in rural Moroccan villages, often limited to domestic tasks such as cooking, washing, sewing, and childcare, as well as agricultural responsibilities, were able to express their independence and bold artistic spirit through textile work and rug weaving. Despite societal constraints, these women demonstrated creativity by improvising structures, patterns and motifs of a variety, producing astonishingly beautiful pieces that can be described as pure poetry – abstract and laden with deep meaning.
The weaving process involves one or two women sitting side by side on a bench on a vertical loom, ensuring that their hands remain at the same level. As the finished portion of the carpet is gradually rolled around the lower beam, the weaver loses sight of the overall work, and sees only the final portion. This method requires the weaver to draw on patterns from memory, providing ample scope for creativity. Rooted in tradition, these artisans constantly incorporate their intuition, feelings and imagination into their work, allowing for artistic freedom. This dynamic process leads to the amazing spontaneity and incomparable diversity that characterize Berber carpets.
Indispensable tools for this craft include looms, combs, cards, baskets, spindles, etc.
