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Old Berber Handira floor cushion.

Morocco

Lenght: 53 cm

Width: 53 cm

Height: 23 cm

MA1016-061
€130.00


A floor cushion made from selected fragments of old Berber woven wool Handiras.

A woman's shawl, the -handira- from the High Atlas, though the use of these capes has extended to some areas of the High Atlas as well. It combines handwoven natural undyed wool and cotton. It features very distinctive decorative stripes and long cotton fringes or pile. Distinctive sequins on cotton threads have been added. Nowadays it would be used during special gatherings and festivities where the women, dancing together, make a magical sound by ratling their jewellery and the sequins themselves!. It combines wool and cotton. filling not included.


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