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Culture & Origins
What are the primary types of Moroccan rugs?

What are the primary types of Moroccan rugs?

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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...
Moroccan Handcraft Map

Morocco and the Amazigh Heritage – A Living Tapestry of Time

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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

Amazigh Symbols in Moroccan Rugs: Context & Usage

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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...
What are the primary types of Moroccan rugs?

What are the primary types of Moroccan rugs?

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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...

The Craft
The Art of Moroccan Weaving: From Loom to Living Room

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: From Loom to Living Room

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

Behind the Loom

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: From Loom to Living Room

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: From Loom to Living Room

The Art of Moroccan Weaving: A millenial History still living  By LAYERS of Morocco – The Craft Series
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Design & Living
How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

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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...
How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

How to Choose the Right Rug for Your Space

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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...

The Philosophy of Layers
Layer’s Design Philosophy

Layer’s Design Philosophy

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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...
Layer’s Design Philosophy

Layer’s Design Philosophy

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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...

Field Notes
Aït Bouguemez: The Happy Valley of the High Atlas

Aït Bouguemez: The Happy Valley of the High Atlas

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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...
The Atlas

The Atlas

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Aït Bouguemez: The Happy Valley of the High Atlas

Aït Bouguemez: The Happy Valley of the High Atlas

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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...

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