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History Lesson: Beni Ouarain Rugs

The Beni Ouarain, a Berber tribe located in the northeastern Middle Atlas Mountains in Morocco, are the hand-weavers of a unique type of large, high-pile carpet. Sometimes called ‘white giants,’ the carpets owe their character and quality not only to their ancient weaving techniques, but to the ancient breed of small sheep who supply the [...]

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