Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 20cm x 70cm x 2cm — 3ft 11in x 2ft 4in x 1in
WEIGHT
1853 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool, Synthetically Dyed Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#13304
The designs made by the association are rooted in the long weaving history of the region. Many of these rugs, known as Taznakht rugs, are made distinct by bright reds and yellows, colors that represent the landscape in which the rugs were made.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Touda Assinfi
Touda was born in Teduit ZanFi, is divorced, has one son and son lives with her mother. Touda has never had the opportunity to attend school because her family could not pay the fees for her to attend. Now Touda is improving her skills in literacy through classes taught by the local association. Touda learned the craft of weaving from her mother, and the money that she earns from the association she uses to support herself. Touda joined the cooperative to have better access to a marketplace where she could sell her products.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Timouzounin hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $21 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Ouarzazate, Morocco · about 2 heures 53 minutes from Marrakech
