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and then use a steam cleaner if it still looks dirty. When using a steam cleaner, change the warm water a couple
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Ethnic Ambience And The Moroccan Berber Carpet
By Andy West
Despite what the masses may have in mind, when it comes to an authentic Moroccan Berber
carpet, a soul can all but forget about the looped, coarse pile that they recognize and have become
accustomed to. In fact, many probably could not recognize the real thing from the other. What many
identify as Berber is nowhere near the true beauty of the unique handmade Moroccan artistry.
The Berber tribe of Morocco, the first peoples to inhabit the northern area of Africa, has been
hand-knotting their world famous wool carpets for ages; but it was not until the 12th century that the
trade became a viable source of income for Berber tribes. Colorful and expertly weaved, the rugs with
a whitish background were often a showpiece of scrolls, inscriptions or geometric design in earthy
colors. They achieved their mark in being both decorative and functional.
The draw to such an item as a Moroccan Berber carpet is in its authenticity. Nothing speaks volumes
about quality than something that is handmade. In this respect, even rugs with the same design or
pattern will never be exactly alike. It is an art form that is, for the most part, the foundation of an entire
people. There is no element of mass production in this case.
Skilled artisans, masters of their trade, use a number of techniques and also put their own distinct
touch into every carpet they make. Hand-knotted wool in a spectrum of colors means there is an entire
range and possibility to what each carpet will look like. While some