El Youk

Each design in the collection is available in any size, as a rug or runner. Please enquire for custom pricing. A piece from our Moroccan rug collection DAR YOUK: Dar meaning 'home' in Arabic and Youk meaning 'one' in Tamazight. El Youk means 'the one' in Tamazight - it represents all the natural shades of wool woven in an irregular checkerboard pattern, and is made from¬†all-natural, hand processed wool with minimal human and environmental impact. It has been made by the hands of master weavers atop of the Ain Leuh Spring in the Atlas Mountains through a cooperative of women, where the action of weaving is part of a complex chain of ancient cultural practices. DAR YOUK is symbolic of the Ain Leuh Cooperative, which serves as a second home for the weavers and ensures sustainable practices, fair and equitable payments for the female artisans, in turn supporting their families and communities. Through the creation of DAR YOUK it was important for us to work closely with the weavers, who often we know little about, and to acknowledge and give reverence to the women who created this collection. They are: Nina Gilbert, Khadouj Ouchekak, Hjaou Ammraoui, El Hachima Douiri, Khadija El Aabdi, Fatima Abaraou, Mahma Bahoussem Rachia Ghenam & Fatima Balhoussaine. Read more about the collection HERE.   In partnership with ReForest Now, one tree is planted for every rug sold. Your purchase contributes to protecting, conserving, and regenerating Australia's precious and biodiverse rainforests. Find out more here.