Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m x 98cm x 2cm — 3ft 3in x 3ft 3in x 1in
WEIGHT
1805 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool, Synthetically Dyed Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#13439
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. These bohemian style rugs have a contemporary feel while incorporating traditional Moroccan designs.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Aicha Abrik
Aicha Abrik is a Tadule Zanfi native. Aicha only spent one year in school before having to leave to support her family. While supporting her family at home, she learned how to weave from her mom and other relatives. She specializes in pile knot rugs and can also make some impressive embroidered designs.
Khadija Kutani
Khadija Kutani is the president of the association. She hopes that through her work she will be able to improve the lives of the association’s members and raise the standards of her association's work so it can compete on national and international markets. Through the income the association creates, she hopes that she will be able to teach and educate a whole new generation of girls from her village.
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
