How much are the rugs?

The carpet prices vary depending on the age of the piece, the level of intricacy in the weave, the weight of the carpet, and their overall size. That being said, the prices of current Kantara Crafts inventory range from $600 to $4,000.

Price quotes for custom ordered carpets of various sizes are also available.

For an exact price quote, please contact Kantara Crafts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a showroom? Where can I see the rugs?

The only showroom is the one in your home or office. As part of its commitment to direct trade, Kantara brings the carpets from the artisans directly to you. While there is no official showroom, Kantara offers many opportunities for you to see the carpets at your convenience in the comfort of your own home. These include:

  1. Private Consultations: Kantara offers expert advice on placement, size, and color choices in the homes or offices of clients within the New York metropolitan area.

  2. Moroccan Rug Parties: These events feature a presentation about the rugs, the culture of Morocco, the history of Kantara, and an assortment of Moroccan refreshments.

  3. Moroccan Rug Presentations: These are unique opportunities to discover more about the fabric of Morocco’s artisans, culture, history, and politics.

How do I get more information about Kantara?

Brochure: Download Kantara Crafts’ Brochure here

Blog: Drop by Kantara’s blog to get the latest scoop on the artisans, Moroccan culture, and Kantara’s Education Fund

Mailing List: Sign up for the monthly mailing list on our homepage

Facebook: Become a fan of Kantara on Facebook

Twitter: Follow Kantara’s tweets about Morocco, weaving and artisans

Pictures: Browse pictures of artisans and the weaving process

Email: Drop me a line-- let me know what you think or if you have additional questions!

Untangling Threads Photojournalism: View stunning photographs by Anna Beeke of weavers, the weaving process, and daily village life

How did you get involved in this?

To make a long story short, while I was living in Morocco several years ago, I feel in love with the carpets which happen to be the only craft in Morocco produced entirely by women. Because the carpets are mostly produced in rural villages, I noticed that the women were at a distinct disadvantage when it came to marketing and selling their products.

Because of the women’s lack of mobility and access to the business world, intermediaries have taken advantage of the isolated nature of their rural social structure. By controlling the demand of carpets, these urban dealers obtain the carpets for a fraction of what their market value should be, only to resell them at high-priced urban markets. With the prices offered by these middlemen, the artisans are barely able to pay for their materials, let alone receive compensation for their time and creativity.

Upon returning to the United States I decided to start a fair trade company which conducted business directly with the women artisans.

The rest is history.