The Women's Leather Collective of Marrakech · Marrakech
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
44cm x 31cm x 15cm — 17in x 12in x 6in
WEIGHT
950 g
MATERIALS
leather and Sabra silk
PRODUCT ID
#12710
Bag for women to carry belongings
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MEET THE MAKERS
Meriam Ibchen
I never went to school after I graduated from primary school. I am married and a mother of two sons. I love my children a lot, so in order to provide them a better life along with my husband , I joined the association with my girlfriends and sisters. I hope to eliminate middlemen who exploit female artisans and achieve our mission for fair trade. In my spare time, I like hiking with my family around the city of Marrakech.
Souad El Bahiz
Souad is the founder of the Women's Leather Collective of Marrakech. Her husband was a famous leather artisans but when he fell ill, Souad took over his business and turned into the the bustling cooperative that it is today. She and her husband have three children and she hopes to grow the cooperative into a profitable, much sought after business in the near future.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
The Women's Leather Collective Of Marrakech hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $17 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Marrakech, Morocco · about 7 minutes from Marrakech
