M'zab weavings

Weaving, an essentially female activity in M’zab, has made this region famous.
Diversified products such as gandouras or shawls, but also magnificent rugs – short and thick, knotted or woven – from traditional weaving still exist.
The geometric patterns that adorn these products are indeed reminiscent of those from other regions.
They are inspired by the shapes of everyday objects: candlestick, comb, key or reminiscent of animals: toad, scorpion.
They stand out for their colors and the harmony of the compositions. Weaving generated significant economic activity and took considerable time.
Mozabite women therefore had to spend as much time on household activities as on the looms.