Stories and Connections
Behind every rug is a story, and behind every story are the people who make it possible. We are grateful for the visitors and customers who have spent time with our artisans, shared conversations, and learned about the traditions behind our work.
These moments remind us that weaving is not only about creating textiles—it is also about building connections between people, cultures, and communities.
Working with Fair Fabrics
Fair Fabrics has been part of our story since the beginning. Their first visit to a weaving cooperative in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains was in 2011, and that visit shaped how they built the company over the following decade.
They work directly with the cooperatives that weave their textiles, in the same Atlas Mountains region where our own pieces are made. Ten years on, that working relationship is still built on repeat orders placed with the same groups of weavers.
Source: Fair Fabrics, Instagram, 15 October 2021 – View original posts
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The Royal Tapestry Project
Berspacee participated in the Royal Tapestry Project, a collaboration between Moroccan female artisans in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Fair Fabrics, and partners in Rotterdam, including Rotterdam Make It Happen and Voorgoed Agency.
The tapestry was made using recycled city decorations from ten years of King’s Day celebrations in Rotterdam. This project combined weaving skills with upcycling techniques, resulting in pieces that reflect both Moroccan and Dutch elements.
One of the tapestries was presented to the Mayor of Rotterdam, highlighting the artisans’ contributions and the cooperative's role in promoting craft, sustainability, and collaboration.
Sources: Rotterdam Make It Happen / Fair Fabrics / Koningsdag Rotterdam Instagram, 2023 – View original posts.
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Filmmaker Erin Black on meeting our founder
In 2019, filmmaker Erin Black interviewed Fatima Falfouli, founder of Berspacee, about her life and work in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The interview formed part of a documentary project on Berber women in the region.
Her takeaway from the visit was about the value of women having access to paid work, and the economic independence that comes with it.
Source: Erin Black, Instagram, 26 September 2019 — View original posts
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Collaboration with the Boisselet Bevans Institute
The Boisselet Bevans Institute shared their experience collaborating with Fair Fabrics and Berspacee in the Middle Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
The post highlights the cooperative's female artisans as they create rugs, demonstrating the skills, organization, and craftsmanship involved in their work. This collaboration emphasizes the cooperative's commitment to providing work for women in the region, preserving weaving techniques.
Source: The Boisselet Bevans Institute.
Meaningful Moments and Visitors
Some of our moments come from the people we meet along the way. Over the years, we have had the pleasure of welcoming customers and visitors to our cooperative, where they can learn about the traditions, techniques, and stories behind Moroccan rug weaving.
Discovering Moroccan Culture
For many, discovering a rug is also an opportunity to learn about a culture, meet the artisans who create each piece, and gain a understanding of life in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
These visits often become exchanges of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives.
Valued Memories and Global Connections
These moments are among our memories. They remind us that rugs are not only a reflection of craftsmanship but also a connection between people from different places and cultures.
We are grateful to everyone who has taken the time to visit, learn, and become part of our journey
Address : Berspacee, N13, Timahdite 53104, Morocco - Find us on Google Maps
