Handwoven by Tuareg artisans across the Mauritanian Sahara, these mats are crafted from dried palm reeds and interlaced with strips of hand-dyed leather to create bold, geometric patterns. Made using simple, portable looms suited to nomadic life, each mat reflects generations of skilled technique. Tuareg mats serve many purposes within desert dwellings, often used as floor coverings, sleeping mats, and even tent walls or partitions.