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It is said in Morocco that he who enters Fez with a rug will leave with a bag. This proverb origin because of the high demand for beautiful Moroccan rugs and carpets to decorate the house. In Morocco, woven materials are an essential part of everyday life and are also suspected to be a source of magic and power.

Weaving is a Moroccan tradition involving many different saints, depending on the region of Morocco you visit. The saint’s most popular weaving through Moroccois Sidi Moulay Idriss. He is suspected of being the inventor of weaving, embroidery and sewing. The popular belief in Morocco, that he was a sage who has magical powers.

Moroccan carpets are uniquely decorated with many variants of design, bright colors and an assortment of textures and materials. The power they embody in their creation and offer throughout their use at home, make carpets and rugs Moroccan distant from each other made in Islamic and Africancultures.

Moroccans say that no two Moroccan rugs are alike and you can be assured that the Moroccan carpets added to your house is unique. Your neighbors will be awed by its unmatched beauty and attention to detail paid by the weaver. Moroccan weavers are given great freedom to do what they feel with their widely vocabulary of symbols, shapes and the representation of animals.

The weaving patterns and designs speak at several levels. The design can be an indicator of status,wealth, religious beliefs or simply to identify a family or tribe. The different symbols used also hold magical powers in the Moroccan culture. Some are believed to ward off evil and bring good luck.

The most common places to find tapestries woven incorporated in Moroccan decor are in the bedroom, dining room and living room. Of course, Moroccan fabrics are also used for saddles, clothing and traditional ceremonies.

To add spirit with Moroccan tapestries to your bedroomThere are several options. Weaving complex Moroccan rugs can be used on the bed. The heaviness and heat depends on what materials coverage is made. Add cushions with vibrant colors woven or embroidered.

The dining room is a very common to find a carpet woven in a Moroccan home. Instead of a table, Moroccan families place a rectangular rug on a sofa. Like most home in Morocco are dimly lit, the colorful carpets create a beautifulcontrast.

Your living space is supposed to be the most welcoming and comforting room in your house. Clients go home with Moroccan chairs made of hand-woven, crowned with more embroidered cushions. Put Moroccan throw blankets on the back of the sofa to give something extra space.

These are just some of many, many simple ways to add a Moroccan decor in your home without any radical change. Just include these little touches of color andintimately detailed pieces will give your home a new aspect of Morocco.

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