The carpet is therefore an art object made in families with a high pastoral tradition and these families live mainly from agriculture and livestock farming, that is to say, they are rural families.
From an artistic point of view, the best carpet is still produced in some Amazigh regions and it is made from local natural products (dyes). The tribes use decorative patterns to express their culture, local identity and origins. These patterns refer to the spirit of cohabitation, which has always existed in these tribes according to ancient stories with people of different beliefs and civilizations (Muslim, Jewish, Berber and Christian).
The art of carpet weaving is transmitted from mother to daughter. It thus creates a tradition of learning in rural social settings. Traditional Amazigh carpets contain distinctive patterns and colours and are woven from sheep's wool, goat's wool or camel hair (you can also find them in nylon and olefin). The materials are hand washed and naturally dyed, from saffron yellow to wild mint green, pomegranate and henna. These carpets are known for their pronounced geometric patterns and have been dated as far back as prehistoric times. The carpets of the Middle Atlas generally have a traditional, unusual diamond grid.
The Moroccan Amazigh tribes developed a variety of weaves to adapt to different climates. Carpets from the mountainous regions of Morocco have wider loops, are loosely knotted to provide protection against the cold, while those from urban areas have a finer weave. Carpets from Morocco's Middle Atlas Mountains are used as sleeping mats, but in mild climates the knots tend to be 2 cm high.
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