Layers Magazine | Moroccan Rugs, Craft & Design

Introducing

Layers Magazine | Moroccan Rugs, Craft & Design

June 20, 2026

Explore Layers Magazine: Moroccan rug stories, Amazigh weaving, design inspiration, field notes and the philosophy behind our handmade pieces

The Craft

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: From Loom to Living Room

October 13, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: A millenial History still living By LAYERS of Morocco – The Craft Series

Behind the Loom

October 13, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

Culture & Origins

What are the primary types of Moroccan rugs?

January 26, 2026|ibtissam sbaoui

Moroccan rugs reflect their landscapes, climates, and ways of life. From the thick wool rugs of the Atlas Mountains to expressive Azilal weavings and lightweight flat-weaves, each type tells a...

Morocco and the Amazigh Heritage – A Living Tapestry of Time

December 4, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

Morocco’s History is written in layers, and woven from Amazigh roots, Roman cities, Amazigh & Islamic dynasties, and vibrant mountain cultures. Across the Atlas, symbols, weaving, and ancestral craft reveal...

Amazigh Symbols in Moroccan Rugs: Context & Usage

October 13, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

Rooted in North Africa for millennia, Amazigh culture has expressed itself through daily gestures, materials, and domestic crafts. In Moroccan rugs, geometric symbols appear not as a fixed language, but...

The Philosophy of Layers

Layer’s Design Philosophy

October 13, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

Every rug begins in silence — in the breath of the Atlas Mountains, in the rhythm of the loom, in the language of the land. We design slowly, inspired by...

Design & Living

How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

October 23, 2025|ibtissam sbaoui

In your home, your rug sets the rhythm of the space. Placed in the right place with the right size it creates balance, warmth, and visual harmony. The right size...

Field Notes

Aït Bouguemez: The Happy Valley of the High Atlas

January 27, 2026|ibtissam sbaoui

Located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, Aït Bouguemez—often called the Happy Valley—is a fertile plateau known for its Amazigh culture, traditional agriculture, and living craft heritage. First discovered...