Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 1cm x 1m x 2cm — 6ft 7in x 3ft 3in x 1in
WEIGHT
4950 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool and Cotton String
PRODUCT ID
#20215
Each Zerbya, or pile knot rug, reflects designs that blend the designs of the association's president with the colors and symbols commonly found throughout the Ouarzazate region.
COLORS IN THIS PIECE
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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.
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
