This is true of the women who wove them, the families that lived with them and certainly for me. Each piece in this collection is unique, handwoven in wool by Amazigh (Berber) women using natural dies to reflect designs passed down and developed for generations.

Many of these pieces are more than fifty years old.

I have collected these textiles over the course of several trips to Morocco. I am driven by an earnest interest in the complexity of North African weaving traditions and cultural histories that sustain such work, which I find astonishing. It has become a bit of an obsession. I try to learn what I can about each individual piece and share that knowledge with anyone interested (even if you don’t want to buy anything!) I am constantly adding to my library, expanding my network of textile experts, and, of course, returning to Morocco.

The time and skill required for the weaving of such vintage pieces is no longer always the priority it once was amongst urbanizing Amazigh communities. Encouraging demand for such high-quality work supports the continuation of this artistic tradition.

I am deeply committed to supporting the Amazigh communities in their artistic, educational, and economic development. As part of this effort, I will donate 20% of the proceedings from any sale to one of the following Moroccan-based charities (you can chose or leave the selection up to me):

The High Atlas Foundation

Founded by Peace Corps Volunteers in 2000, this organization works “to implement sustainable initiatives aimed at supporting the Moroccan community with actions in human development, organic agriculture, education, health, and women’s empowerment.”

https://www.highatlasfoundation.org/

Education for All

This organization focuses on supporting Female Moroccan youth gain access to educational opportunities where they are especially scarce, in Berber Villages often located far from government schools.

https://www.efamorocco.org/

Dar Si Hmad

Dar Si Hmad is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting cultural and educational programs for underserved communities in rural Morocco, such as delivering potable water to isolated Berber villages.

1. https://darsihmad.org/

My sincere hope is that you too will fall in love with vintage Moroccan textiles.