The Bargaining Dance: It’s Not What You Think

In the Medina, bargaining is expected. It’s part of the culture—part theatre, part negotiation, part mutual respect. But it’s not about squeezing the price down to the last dirham.

It’s about finding the right price—one that honours the artisan’s labour, while acknowledging the local economy and the wider realities of global trade.

I spend time negotiating these prices so you don’t have to.

I set my pricing fairly and transparently. That price reflects not only the quality of the rug itself, but also the time I spend sourcing it, travelling, working directly with artisans, and curating each piece for the collection.

There’s no haggling here—and that’s intentional.

Because what I’m offering isn’t a market stall transaction. It’s a thoughtfully selected, ethically sourced piece that’s been handpicked for its beauty, authenticity, and value.

Overpaying in the medinas can inflate the market and hurt local communities.

Underpaying does even more damage—devaluing centuries of craft and feeding into a cycle of exploitation.

Here, I aim to strike the right balance: fair for the artisan, fair for me, and fair for you.

That’s what ethical trade looks like—and why I stand behind every price on the tag.