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
2 April 2021
At the source of the Berber carpet
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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 8, 2021
The star rug woven by Samira has met with deserved success. A new Dar Arbalou order came for a second one with a smaller size of 1m x 0.70m.
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 20, 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 16, 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)
February 20, 2021
A magnificent Boucherouite-type carpet, new, discovered in a village of Aït Zineb and made by Khadija. Solid and flexible at the same time, soft and robust… Like the Amazigh world in itself. Size : 240 cm x 150 cm
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
2 April 2021
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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