AphroChic Magazine: Issue No. 11

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Culture In the 20th century, a variety of economic factors led to reduction in nomadism among some Amazigh tribes and the transition to agriculture from traditional herding practices. As a result, the growing scarcity of traditional materials made it harder and harder for Amazigh women to weave their usual rugs in their usual ways. Boucherouites emerged in the 1960s and '70s as a response to these unavoidable realities before growing into a new form of artistic expression. Unlike other Moroccan rugs, which are made from wool, Boucherouite rugs are made from scraps of whatever material is available, including synthetic fabrics from old clothes or even remnants of other rugs. The name Boucherouite comes from the Arabic “bu sherwit,” meaning “rag,” or “scrap of used clothing.” The word speaks to the unremarkable origins of each piece. What makes these upcycled artworks special, however, is the fantastic array of patterns and colors they can contain. Traditionally, Moroccan rugs are woven within very well-established motifs. Most are distinguishable by region. By contrast, the Boucherouite weaving style developed into a form of creative release for the women who were creating it. Instead of well-planned geometric patterns, Boucherouite rugs are “spontaneous” compositions intended to express the feelings of the weaver in a particular moment. As a result, the designs can range from tight geometric patterns to boundless abstract compositions with rapid color changes, blended shapes, and seemingly random angles. While the styles originated near the Moroccan cities of Boujad and Beni Mellal, it has since become widespread among the Amazigh in many places, and unlike traditional Moroccan rugs, Boucherouites are hard to connect to a specific location by the design and style alone. Originally, Amazigh rugs were woven for use in the home, and were not for sale. Because of that, for a time Boucherouite rugs were beautiful secrets seen only in Amazigh homes. It took time for people to see beyond the humble materials to recognize the artistry and craftsmanship it takes to weave such magical compositions out of rags or scraps. Today, Boucherouite rugs can be used to add color and pattern to an interior. Because they emerged in the '60s and '70s, the pieces have a mid-century modern feel and fit well among mid-century furnishings. They can also be displayed as playful pieces that help break up rooms that are overly traditional. Most are one-of-a-kind, so you can be sure that the Boucherouite you are bringing into your home will be unlike any other in the world. Our favorite sources for Boucherouite rugs: Revival You can search for rugs by country and style on Revival’s website. They have a collection of rugs from Morocco that include many one-of-a-kind Boucherouites. Each rug is professionally cleaned as well. Soukie Modern Founded by Taib Lotfi and Kenya Knight, the two have curated a collection of vintage and newly created Moroccan rugs. Taib hails from Morocco and is an expert in Moroccan textiles. Each rug that this design duo identifies is an absolute work of art for the home, and they have an assortment of colorful Boucherouites. Secret Berbère Experts in the world of Moroccan rugs, Secret Berbère ships rugs worldwide. Each rug is handmade in the Altas Mountains and no chemicals are used in the process — just vegetable dye. Their collection of Boucherouite rugs are beautiful and durable masterworks for the home. AC 58 aphrochic
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