Mina Abouzahra
Roukia no.1
Wool, coated steel, sequins, glass beads, cotton yarns.
Inside: glass carriers.
Inside: glass carriers.
Unique work
; 171 x 71 x 35 cm
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; The Roukia Cabinet, is a striking fusion of diverse materials and techniques, combining wood or steel for the frame with rich textiles for the panels. Mina Abouzahra draws inspiration from three distinct Moroccan regions, employing techniques rooted in the traditions of tribes that carry sacred Amazigh (Berber) symbolism and incantations. She incorporates wedding blankets, animistic symbols from Berber rugs, and the vibrant Boucherouite style into her textiles. Each region and tribe adheres to its own unique palette of colors, symbols, and techniques, and the weaver plays a pivotal role in this process, reflecting her identity and life stage.
; The Roukia Cabinet is a testament to the enduring power of cultural heritage all unified by the desire to connect past and present.
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; Symbolism & Sacred Wool: upper section
; Ancient Amazigh symbolism is deeply rooted in animism, drawing upon ancestral spirits, natural elements, and animals for protection, fertility, bountiful harvests, love, and tribal identity. This rich tapestry of symbols serves to protect and bless those within its weave.
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; Wedding Blankets: middle section
; In the Middle Atlas region, female tribe members traditionally weave wedding blankets for brides. These blankets, known as handira, are adorned with talismanic embroidery and sequins to ward off evil spirits. Steeped in feminine blessings, they symbolize fertility, luck, and prosperity. On her wedding day, the bride wears the handira on her head as she journeys to her new home, carrying with her the hopes and blessings of her community.
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; Boucherouite:lower section
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; Boucherouite is crafted from a colorful array of textile strips, hand-knotted to create a vibrant and expressive art form. This technique allows the maker to freely combine patterns and colors, resulting in a dynamic mix of materials and ideas. The term Boucherouite means "scraps" in Moroccan Arabic, and it reflects the transformation of the people since the 1960s, as they transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle as shepherds to a more urban existence.
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; 171 x 71 x 35 cm
;
; The Roukia Cabinet, is a striking fusion of diverse materials and techniques, combining wood or steel for the frame with rich textiles for the panels. Mina Abouzahra draws inspiration from three distinct Moroccan regions, employing techniques rooted in the traditions of tribes that carry sacred Amazigh (Berber) symbolism and incantations. She incorporates wedding blankets, animistic symbols from Berber rugs, and the vibrant Boucherouite style into her textiles. Each region and tribe adheres to its own unique palette of colors, symbols, and techniques, and the weaver plays a pivotal role in this process, reflecting her identity and life stage.
; The Roukia Cabinet is a testament to the enduring power of cultural heritage all unified by the desire to connect past and present.
;
;
; Symbolism & Sacred Wool: upper section
; Ancient Amazigh symbolism is deeply rooted in animism, drawing upon ancestral spirits, natural elements, and animals for protection, fertility, bountiful harvests, love, and tribal identity. This rich tapestry of symbols serves to protect and bless those within its weave.
;
; Wedding Blankets: middle section
; In the Middle Atlas region, female tribe members traditionally weave wedding blankets for brides. These blankets, known as handira, are adorned with talismanic embroidery and sequins to ward off evil spirits. Steeped in feminine blessings, they symbolize fertility, luck, and prosperity. On her wedding day, the bride wears the handira on her head as she journeys to her new home, carrying with her the hopes and blessings of her community.
;
; Boucherouite:lower section
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; Boucherouite is crafted from a colorful array of textile strips, hand-knotted to create a vibrant and expressive art form. This technique allows the maker to freely combine patterns and colors, resulting in a dynamic mix of materials and ideas. The term Boucherouite means "scraps" in Moroccan Arabic, and it reflects the transformation of the people since the 1960s, as they transitioned from a nomadic lifestyle as shepherds to a more urban existence.
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