The day the carpet finds its chain
La genèse d’un tapis berbère ressemble à celle de tous les autres tapis disséminés parmi les communautés humaines depuis la nuit des temps. A chaque
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At the source
of the Berber carpet
Buy your Berber carpet right from the source; from Moroccan women expert in the ancestral art of weaving.
Dar Arbalou makes it possible for you to choose the size, colour and pattern of your carpet.
You will get to know the craftswomen in their home environments.
You will be able to follow the weaving process remotely.
And you can plan a visit to the weavers’ villages.
News Dar Arbalou
April 1, 2022
A carpet 100% in natural dye, madder and indigo. Dimension 2 m x 1,50 m and available on any other size.
March 25, 2022
A rug made from a supplied design and woven from natural dyed wool, and therefore washable. Size 1 m x 0,70 m …
March 10, 2021
Harmony of comfort and elegance between carpet, pouffe and cushion. Available to order in other patterns and colours.
February 15, 2022
A magnificent carpet woven by a young woman of Berber tradition and gifted with a real talent. A perfect harmony between the colours, here an ecru white with an indigo blue obtained by natural dyeing, and therefore durable.
December 15, 2021
A beautiful meeting between contemporary design and the know-how of the Berber tradition in the art of carpet weaving.
Novembrer 1, 2021
Dar Arbalou starts weaving carpets from local wool. A local economy, a rare quality wool, a collective dynamic and the preservation of an ancestral know-how.
October 1, 2021
The snow-white carpet woven by Radia has made it to her living space. Measuring 2.50 m x 1.50 m, it occupies its dedicated space with majesty.
July 19, 2021
Another rug woven by the expert hands of Lalla Keltoume. It wears the magnificence of blue. Dimension of 2.43m x 1.48m and available for you.
July 10, 2021
A new craftswoman has arrived in the village. Lalla Keltoum has mastered weaving since her childhood. Here a Chedwi style rug is being woven on a dimension of 1 m x 0.5 m.
June 13, 2021
The latest Dar Arbalou carpet, woven by the expert hands of Samira and Fatma, has come off the loom. Measuring 2 m x 2 m, it is very soft with its harmony of grey and white.
Mays 13, 2021
The latest Dar Arbalou finished by the craftswoman Radia. Not really Berber inspired: it was ordered from France. But this magnificent carpet expresses once again all the expertise of the women of Morocco and their sincere passion for weaving – Dimension 2 m x 1,50 m.
May 2, 2021
Sfia from the village of Imzoughen, near Ouarzazate, prepares the wool from the family’s flock of sheep. Using the Izdi, the spindle, carved from olive wood, the expert craftswoman spins the wool. Here, she reworks the already prepared yarn to double it and thus make it more voluminous in use.
Samira will soon start weaving a new carpet from this 100% local and natural wool. To be continued …
April 24, 2021
A new Dar Arbalou rug will begin to be woven in the hands of craftswoman Radia. Morocco can be proud of one of its greatest assets: the talent and expertise of its women of Berber tradition.
March 30, 2021
The latest Dar Arbalou rug woven by the craftswoman Samira. With a size of 2 m x 1.50 m, in natural wool and and in off-white dotted with colored stars. The sweetness of authenticity.
March 23, 2021
After finishing her Glaoui style carpet, Fatima began weaving a new work in the Azilal style, size 2m x 1.50m. An elegance of colour and freshness in Amazigh style
March 17, 2021
The latest Dar Arbalou carpet: an original creation by the craftswoman Khadija from a little village near Ouarzazate. Size 1 m x 1.50 m. It perfectly illustrates the know-how and the sense of harmony of the Amazigh tradition mastered by these women.
February 27, 2021
The Dar Arbalou carpet of the day, being cut from the weaving loom. A beautiful Azilal style made by the craftswoman Khadija from the village of Zaouit Sidi Ahmed (size 2 m x 0.60 m)
The cradle of the Moroccan Berber carpet
Ouarzazate, Telouet, Taznakhte, Skoura, Aït Ben Haddou … On the edge of the High Atlas.
Here, we are in the territories of the Aït Ouaouzguite tradition, one of the cradles of the Berber or Amazigh carpet tradition.
However these craftswomen are able to make all other styles of rugs and carpets from other regions (Beni Ouarain, Azilal …) as well as the more common styles such as the Boucherouite rag-rugs, made from scraps of fabric of varying colours.
In particular, they can make carpets from one of the models presented in the catalogue, according to the size you would like, or according to your own choice of colours and patterns.
Women at the heart of the Berber tradition
Fatouma
Samira
Khadija
Khia
Sfia
The following catalogue presents the craftswomen’s creations from several villages around Ouarzazate : Zaouit Sidi Ahmed, Timdline, Imzoughen …
Fatouma, Fatima, Khadija, Sfia, Khadia and Samira have all perfectly mastered the ancestral expertise of Berber carpet-weaving, passed from each generation to generation by their mothers.
The life of the Berber carpet
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The Glaoui carpet, mirror of Berber elegance in Morocco
Le tapis commandé par Andreas est terminé. Il a quitté sa trame et se prépare au départ pour la Suisse. Alors qu’il découvre l’existence du
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Customer reviews
It was a great pleasure to follow the weaving of this Berber Glaoui carpet made by the fairy hands of Fatima!
She perfectly masters the three techniques that make the unique charm of this type of carpet that she puts into practice with talent and creativity in the desired size. The follow-up of the order (simplicity of the order, respect of deadlines and price, shipment) was perfect. This motivates me to place another order.
What a great initiative and commitment of these women!
She perfectly masters the three techniques that make the unique charm of this type of carpet that she puts into practice with talent and creativity in the desired size. The follow-up of the order (simplicity of the order, respect of deadlines and price, shipment) was perfect. This motivates me to place another order.
What a great initiative and commitment of these women!
Since my first contact with Dar Arbalou until the reception of my rugs, everything went in a professional AND benevolent way. Eric Anglade helped me define exactly what I wanted (size, colors, materials, thickness ..), sent me multiple photos and emails to come to an agreement. When there were delays (rain, etc.), he told me about it. The delivery was made in the best possible conditions and we are delighted with our rugs.
Thank you very much! I intend to tell my friends about it and I wish Dar Arbalou every success!
Thank you very much! I intend to tell my friends about it and I wish Dar Arbalou every success!
I want to highlight the professionalism and seriousness of this platform.
Eric is very responsive and attentive to customer satisfaction while promoting the craftswoman's know-how, which is extremely valuable ...
Thank you again, the carpet is very beautiful and the deadlines have been respected. See you soon.
Thank you again, the carpet is very beautiful and the deadlines have been respected. See you soon.
Looking for an Azilal style rug with a particular size, what a great surprise to find the service offered by Dar Arbalou!
Thanks to Eric for his responsiveness and professionalism. My order was followed from start to finish, from listening to my wishes down to the smallest detail (patterns, colors and even wool height, weaving compactness!) Until delivery in France. I also appreciated receiving photos and comments during the different manufacturing phases.
Thanks to Khadija for this superb work, which reflects her great know-how in the art of weaving. I am delighted with my experience with Dar Arbalou, especially since it allows to support Berber craftswomen. Congratulations on this great initiative !
Thanks to Eric for his responsiveness and professionalism. My order was followed from start to finish, from listening to my wishes down to the smallest detail (patterns, colors and even wool height, weaving compactness!) Until delivery in France. I also appreciated receiving photos and comments during the different manufacturing phases.
Thanks to Khadija for this superb work, which reflects her great know-how in the art of weaving. I am delighted with my experience with Dar Arbalou, especially since it allows to support Berber craftswomen. Congratulations on this great initiative !
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