Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 46cm x 1cm x 1cm — 4ft 9in x 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
2837 g
MATERIALS
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PRODUCT ID
#20576
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.
COLORS IN THIS PIECE
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MEET THE MAKERS
Zineb Rkhsis
Zineb is a Tadula Zanfi native and was born in the late 1980’s. Zineb attended school until the sixth grade as it was not commonly encouraged to finish more years of school at the time of her youth. She learned how to weave from her relatives and now specializes in flatweave or hanbel rugs. She hopes that one day her association becomes well known and is able to improve the lives of the women within it.
Latifa Kutani
Latifa Kutani is from Tadula Zanfi and is the mother of three children. She learned how to weave from her mom and works in the association during her free time. In addition to her work at home and in the association, she is also enrolled in her association’s literacy course.
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
