Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
57cm x 3cm x 1cm — 1ft 10in x 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
40 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool and Cotton String
PRODUCT ID
#14548
This handwoven wool belt is a versatile accessory that can be used for bags, hat decoration, and a variety of creative craft and fashion projects.
COLORS IN THIS PIECE
Non-toxic, non-bleed dyes · Color guide
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MEET THE MAKERS
Fatima Ait Ihya
Fatima was born in Aguim and moved to the Ouarzazate region when she married. Today, her and her husband have five children. Fatima specializes in all the types of rugs the association makes.
Fatima Alibrahimi
Fatima was born in the town of Zagora and moved to Ourzazate when she married her now husband. Born only in the 90's she is one of the youngest members of the association and often provides new and innovative ideas to all the women.
Fatima Anasiri
Fatima, born in the 80's, is the second youngest member of the association at the time of writing. Fatima did not attend school but is currently studying how to read and write in local literacy classes. She hopes that through her sales, she'll be able to provide for her future family.
Khadija atraz
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Afous Gafous 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 hours 48 mins from Marrakech
