- Moroccan Berber Weavers are behind Cactus or Sabra Silk creations.
- Berbers origin comes from North Africa- a name of Berber was given from Romans which originally translated to barbarian- but now berbers refer to the Imazighen ethnic group translation of “free men” having defended themselves and freed themselves from colonization, preserving their culture and language to this day.
- In Morocco, conservation of villages is where weaving originated at the mountain barrier formed by the High Atlas.
- Berber communities mainly work as Moroccan farmers of the valleys and mountains.
- The Moroccan Berber craft stands the test of time, being passed down from generation to generation covering nearly a ten thousand year span.
- Due to the passing of generation to generation their skills are highly refined.
- The Berber weavers are mostly a feminine art.
- Weaving comes from the persons imagination-meaning that settings or experiences can be imagined to create the masterpiece that is crafted by the Berber.
- Weaving can also be a mirror of the Earth: embodying life, death, male impotence, virginity, etc.
- Each piece created by the Berber is completely unique as each piece is created by expression from the Berber as an endless story being told.
- Berbers show special appreciation of freedom and nature creating fondness of life and earth.