Kantara: Moroccan Rugs

I just got back to Morocco to lead a custom tour, and it’s a very special one!

For the next week, I’ll be taking a group of Claremont Graduate University (CGU) Arts Management students through Morocco to investigate the intersection of business and the creative industries. None of this could have happened without the expertise and vision of two people!

First, I couldn’t have done this without who pulled together meetings with leading arts organizations, foundations, artists, and residency programs. I’m so grateful for her graciousness and her partnership on this program!

Then, there’s David Pagel, at CGU! He’s brought his graduate students to our space in Eagle Rock every year for the last six years. The impetus for this trip grew organically out of the many conversations we’ve had over the years.

I love puttin these custom tours together as it’s a way to see Morocco through a completely different lens. This tour, specifically, is a unique opportunity to dive deep into a vibrant and rich part of Moroccan contemporary life that we don’t often get to see on our standard signature tours. Stay tuned as we dig in over the next week 🤩✨

While I’m here in Morocco, the shop is in great hands and will be open Saturdays and Sundays 11-5pm!

Join us this Thursday for our lecture at Pasadena Heritage, where we dive into the legacy of craft of rural weaving in Morocco.

Join us at Pasadena Heritage on Thursday This Thursday I will be giving a lecture at Pasadena Heritage about the legacy of weaving in rural Morocco. I often give these lectures on the Smithsonian trips that I lead, providing context on the craft of weaving that has been passed down for generations, through the women in the family.