Fabrics and cloths

A just precious and simple old woolen -Handira- handmade with natural dyes from the High Atlas. Berber women use the -Handiras- as a shawl over shoulders and tied up on their chests. In this way, the coat also covers their little ones when they are carried on their backs and allows them to continue doing work around the house or in the fields. The different designs and colors of these beautiful hand-woven pieces show the family or tribal origin of the woman who wears it. Pure tradition and beauty you can easily use.

A just precious and simple old woolen -Handira- handmade with natural dyes from the High Atlas. Berber women use the -Handiras- as a shawl over shoulders and tied up on their chests. In this way, the coat also covers their little ones when they are carried on their backs and allows them to continue doing work around the house or in the fields. The different designs and colors of these beautiful hand-woven pieces show the family or tribal origin of the woman who wears it. Pure tradition and beauty you can easily use.

A lovely Berber woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the group of the Aït Atta. It features the very characteristic distribution of stripes and colors of this group. The large confederation of the Aït Atta inhabits an extense area on the High Atlas from the Draa valley to the Ziz valley. Capes like this would be worn on special gatherings and ocassions by the women of the group and from some other neighbouring group as the Aït Hadiddou, fastened by silver fibula or brooches. This handmade handira has been woven in wool and it combines the use of natural dyes in a design that mixes the three traditional colors, red, black and green against a white or cream background and the combination of stripes of equal width in its central part. The traditional design is completed by a fringe bordering the side edges.

A lovely Berber woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the group of the Aït Atta. It features the very characteristic distribution of stripes and colors of this group. The large confederation of the Aït Atta inhabits an extense area on the High Atlas from the Draa valley to the Ziz valley. Capes like this would be worn on special gatherings and ocassions by the women of the group and from some other neighbouring group as the Aït Hadiddou, fastened by silver fibula or brooches. This handmade handira has been woven in wool and it combines the use of natural dyes in a design that mixes the three traditional colors, red, black and green against a white or cream background and the combination of stripes of equal width in its central part. The traditional design is completed by a fringe bordering the side edges.

A beautiful woman's shawl, cape or -handira- showing the arrangement of stripes and colours of the Berber group of the Aït Haddidou, in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handwoven wool. Natural dyes. It is used not only in festive gatherings but also daily as a garment to withstand the freezing winter temperatures in the Atlas. It is fastened with textile straps or with fibulae. If the woman is married then she would also combine it with a very distinctive pointed headgear.

Piece of An appealing Berber haïk or shawl from M´Tougha in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of browns and creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face.

A nice woman's vintage shawl, cape or -handira- from the Berber group of the Beni or Aït Ouaraïn in the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. It combines handwoven natural undyed wool and cotton with natural dyes. It features the very distinctive striped decoration used in this kind of garments and group. Fringed and with two straps to knot it round the chest. Lovey cream and camel colors. The Beni Ouaraïn are a confederation formed by about seventeen Berber groups inhabiting primarily the northeastern part of the Moroccan Middle Atlas mountain range. Among those tribes they may be cited the Aït Jelidassen, the Zerarda, the Aït Assou, the Ahl Telt, the Beni bou Zart or the Imrilen. The quality of the Beni Ouaraïn textiles has been acknowledged admired since long and to that have contributed the dexterity of their mainly women artisan weavers.

A lovely Berber woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the group of the Aït Atta. It features the very characteristic distribution of stripes and colors of this group. The large confederation of the Aït Atta inhabits an extense area on the High Atlas from the Draa valley to the Ziz valley. Capes like this would be worn on special gatherings and ocassions by the women of the group and from some other neighbouring group as the Aït Hadiddou, fastened by silver fibula or brooches. This handmade handira has been woven in wool and it combines the use of natural dyes in a design that mixes the three traditional colors, red, black and green against a white or cream background and the combination of stripes of equal width in its central part. The traditional design is completed by a fringe bordering the side edges.

A lovely Berber woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the group of the Aït Atta. It features the very characteristic distribution of stripes and colors of this group. The large confederation of the Aït Atta inhabits an extense area on the High Atlas from the Draa valley to the Ziz valley. Capes like this would be worn on special gatherings and ocassions by the women of the group and from some other neighbouring group as the Aït Hadiddou, fastened by silver fibula or brooches. This handmade handira has been woven in wool and it combines the use of natural dyes in a design that mixes the three traditional colors, red, black and green against a white or cream background and the combination of stripes of equal width in its central part. The traditional design is completed by a fringe bordering the side edges.

A great woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the Berber group of the Beni or Aït Ouaraïn in the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. It combines handwoven natural undyed wool and cotton with natural dyes. It features the very distinctive striped decoration used by this group with typical geommetrical decorative motifs full of meanings and symbology. Usually fringed and with two straps to knot it round the chest. Lovey cream and camel colors. The Beni Ouaraïn are a confederation formed by about seventeen Berber groups inhabiting primarily the northeastern part of the Moroccan Middle Atlas mountain range.The quality of the Beni Ouaraïn textiles has been acknowledged admired since long and to that have contributed the dexterity of their mainly women artisan weavers.

A great woman's shawl, cape or -handira- from the Berber group of the Beni or Aït Ouaraïn in the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. It combines handwoven natural undyed wool and cotton with natural dyes. It features the very distinctive striped decoration used by this group with typical geommetrical decorative motifs full of meanings and symbology. Usually fringed and with two straps to knot it round the chest. Lovey cream and camel colors. The Beni Ouaraïn are a confederation formed by about seventeen Berber groups inhabiting primarily the northeastern part of the Moroccan Middle Atlas mountain range.The quality of the Beni Ouaraïn textiles has been acknowledged admired since long and to that have contributed the dexterity of their mainly women artisan weavers.

A great woman's vintage shawl, cape or -handira- from the Berber group of the Beni or Aït Ouaraïn in the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. It combines handwoven natural undyed wool and cotton with natural dyes. It features the very distinctive striped decoration used by this group with typical geommetrical decorative motifs full of meanings and symbology. Usually fringed and with two straps to knot it round the chest. Lovey cream and camel colors. The Beni Ouaraïn are a confederation formed by about seventeen Berber groups inhabiting primarily the northeastern part of the Moroccan Middle Atlas mountain range.The quality of the Beni Ouaraïn textiles has been acknowledged admired since long and to that have contributed the dexterity of their mainly women artisan weavers.

A lovely wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. This is a 100% handmade garment woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 indigo dyed thin cotton bands. Then embroided zoomorphic and antropomorphic motivs sewn with vivid colors which will provide protection and good will to the wearer. Truly beautiful.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm.

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great wrap or pareo (pagne) from the Baulé of Ivory Coast. It is used as a prestige garment to be worn in special occasions. A handmade thin cotton textile woven by the Baulé using traditional hanging looms and techniques dating back to the Xth century. The artisan dyes first the cotton threads with natural dyes, mainly indigo, then extends them as per the desired ikat pattern and, once in the loom, weaves them in long plain color strips about 10-cm wide. The final cloth is made by sewing together about 9 to 11 of those bands. A truly ingenious piece of art.

This one is a vintage example that has been chosen due to its authenticity and beauty. It is in a reasonable good state even though it may show some slight spots or minor unstitches that only add to its captivating and undeniable charm. 

A great woman's vintage shawl, cape or -handira- from the Berber group Aït Ouaouazguite in the Middle Atlas mountain range in Morocco. Handwoven natural wool.

The textiles from the different Berber sub-goups of the Aït Ouaouzguite Confederation in the region of the Siroua between the Moroccan High and Anti Atlas mountain ranges, such as the Aït Ouarda, the Aït Tamassine, the Aït Ameur, the Aït Khezama, the Ait Oubial or the Aït Abdallah, are traditionally among the most reputed in Morocco.

A vintage shawl, cape or -handira- from the Moroccan Berber group of the Marmoucha. Its shows a beautiful striped decoration with a great combination of colors. Handwowen in natural wool. Garments like this one are used not only in festive gatherings but also daily as a garment to withstand the freezing winter temperatures in the Atlas. It is fastened with textile straps or with fibula. 

An appealing Berber haïk or shawl from M´Tougha in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of browns and creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face. 

An appealing Berber haïk or shawl from M´Tougha in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of browns and creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face. 

A Berber handira or shawl from Kelaa M'Gouna, also known as the Valley of the Roses, in Southern Morocco at the doors of the vast Sahara Desert. Handmade. Woven natural wool. The combination of colors as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. This kind of pieces is usually used as blankets as well as outer garments.

A Berber haïk or shawl from the region of Haouz to the West of the imperial city of Marrakech in Morocco. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are great and confer it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face.

An appealing Berber haïk or shawl from M´Tougha in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of browns and creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face. 

A Berber haïk or shawl from M´Tougha in the Moroccan High Atlas. Handmade. Woven natural undyed wool. The combination of browns and creams as well as the distribution of the stripes are magnificent and grant it an elegant and authentic tribal character. A -haïk-, -hayk-, -haik- or -tahraoukht-, is an outer garment used by the different Berber tribes as part of their attire. It may come in many sizes and the way to wear it can vary a lot depending on the are and the needs of the wearer, for example, as a cape or as a sort of veil to cover head and face.