I work with a coop in town that has carpets made on ancient wood looms by women in outlying villages. These women work with the coop to produce one of a kind wool rugs, using natural dyes. All the work is done by hand in their own homes with kids and family looking on. Each piece takes anywhere from 2 weeks to a month to produce, depending on size and design. I was asked if I wanted to go and check on the progress of four pieces and I jumped at the chance.
After completion we will take each carpet, weigh it, measure it and take a picture of the finished product to put in a product inventory spreadsheet we are making to have a sales tool. The villages are unique and it was cool to see how the people live and carpets made. Every weaver wanted us to have tea. Maybe it was just because of the Gringo, but there hospitality was overwhelming. Unfortunatly (thankfully) we were on a tight schedule to get to see everything so we could not have three cups of tee in four different places. Maybe next time. Inshallah.
On the way back to the carpet shop we stopped in for a fresh treat and the "Fast Food".
Next stop Marrakesh to take 12 carpets, zerbias, to the freight company to be sent to the US. This should be an experience.
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