# Kairouan Carpet & Knotting Tradition

Kairouan, Tunisia

Tunisia's carpet capital, famed for hand-knotted rugs. The tradition is said to have begun in the 19th century with a governor's daughter, and the city's zerbia medallion rugs and natural-toned alloucha are known across the country.

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Coordinates: 35.6765, 10.1015

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