Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 96cm x 94cm x 2cm — 9ft 9in x 3ft 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
5850 g
MATERIALS
Naturally Dyed Wool, Natural Wool, Cotton String, Khrkum, Taroubiya, Pomegranate, and Alum
PRODUCT ID
#21660
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.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Biya Lhid
Biya was born in the late 60's and has lived in the Ouarzazate region all her life. While she never studied in school, today she is enrolled in literacy classes at an association. Biya is married and has four children.
Kabira Ihid
Kabira was born in the 60's and has lived in the Ourzazate region for much of her life. Today, she and her husband have one child whom she supports through the sales of her rugs. She hopes that in the future the association becomes famous and their products are sold widely!
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
