Tufted Shimmer Columns — Beni Ourain Handira
Tufted Shimmer Columns — Beni Ourain Handira
Tufted Shimmer Columns — Beni Ourain Handira (130 × 190 cm)
A luminous Beni Ourain Handira (wedding blanket) in cream with vertical columns of tuft knots and scattered sequins. Historically worn by the bride, its glimmer and texture embody blessing, protection, and joyful abundance.
Weave & Touch
Hand-woven flatweave with ribbed bands; hand-applied sequins (mouzouna) and soft tuft accents. Supple drape with a gentle, tactile shimmer.
Provenance & Specs
- Lineage / Region: Beni Ourain, Middle Atlas, Morocco
- Epoch: [ASSUMED: Contemporary]
- Dimensions: 130 × 190 cm (approx. 4'3" × 6'3")
- Construction: Hand-woven flatweave with tuft columns & applied sequins
- Materials: Wool; minor cotton details [ASSUMED]
- Palette: Cream/ivory ground with cocoa-brown tufts; silver sequins
- Profile: Flatweave; soft, drapable handle
- Condition: New/unused with artisanal variation [ASSUMED]
- ADA-ID: ADA-BOR-HND-130x190-tufted-columns-01
Styling & Care
- Beautiful as a bed throw, sofa drape, or wall hanging; serene in neutral, textural interiors.
- Shake out gently; avoid beater-bar vacuums. Spot clean with care; professional dry clean recommended to protect sequins.
Ritual textile — protective shimmer, ancestral grace, gallery-ready presence.
✧ 100% natural wool | Handmade in the Middle Atlas | One of a kind
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✧ Handwoven Sample — Customizable
This rug is an original sample from our weaving workshop. Every stitch is handcrafted using undyed or plant-dyed wool sourced from the Atlas. The motifs, symbols, and size can all be reimagined to reflect your own vision.
