Morocco is one of the three Maghreb countries and is located in northern Africa. It is separated from Europe by the Strait of Gibraltar. Morocco is relatively small in area for the African continent and has about 30 million inhabitants, 20% of whom are Arabs and 80% Berbers. The main economic pillars are agriculture and mining. Traditional handicrafts play in the industrial sector, e.g. carpet manufacturing continues to play an important role.

MOROCCO AND THE CARPET

The textile culture in the Maghreb has a long tradition, which, however, is not always easy to understand because the materials are subject to heavy wear. Arabic and Turkish influences, as well as influences from Black Africa, have influenced Berber culture over the centuries. The oldest surviving Berber carpets are around 200 years old. The carpets from Morocco became known in Europe in particular through the French protectorate in the 20th century and became part of international trade. Manufactories were now founded and the Berber women traditionally had to adapt to the mass production of modern economies in Western Europe.

MOROCCO CARPETS

The Berber carpet is traditionally made by the Berber women in knotwork. The Berbers used to live in tents. There the carpet served as a sleeping pad, and the camel sack was also partially knotted. All belongings were stowed in this. Everyday commodities were completely adapted to natural resources, because wool was always abundant. On the contrary to wood, from which one could have made cupboards or beds. In addition, these would not have been as easy to transport as the carpets.

Berber carpets are little patterned wool rugs. The knotting technique itself is simple. Significant differences can be found much more in the pile thread. First of all, a distinction is made between so-called simple, double and triple threads, which indicate whether only 1, 2 or even 3 pile threads are tied in each case. There is also the so-called "torsadé" knotting yarn, which consists of two twisted yarns and gives the pile a grainy appearance

All the Berber rugs and Moroccan objects presented on the our Jas Ancheta Interiors online store are unique and certified authentic. Each vintage Berber piece was created using traditional craft techniques, using natural materials only.

All the Berber carpets and Moroccan decorative objects have been carefully selected according to the following criteria:

- the type of confection and manufacture;
- the completion period;
- the source
- the history of the object;
- the emotion that emanates from it.

Age, wear and any other sign of use increase the value and charm of Berber carpets and decor,

We take a professional look at the Berber pieces that cross our path, while letting our hearts express themselves and keeping a certain spontaneity, which allows us to offer you a collection of genuine Moroccan pieces, old technical and utility objects that have become objects. of art witnesses of the Berber past and history

The pure sheep wool berber carpet: a decorative and durable carpet!
Berber carpets are robust and resistant carpets. Handmade from pure sheep wool, the real Moroccan Berber carpet is hypoallergenic, non-toxic and non-irritant.

A healthy insulator in winter, the Berber carpet made of natural sheep wool also helps regulate the humidity in the air.

Jas Ancheta Interiors offers a varied collection of precious and authentic Berber rugs and Moroccan Decor. Send us a note at www.jasanchetainteriors.com if you are interested to buy these vintage and unique pieces.