Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 87cm x 1m 26cm x 1cm — 6ft 2in x 4ft 2in x 1in
WEIGHT
3600 g
MATERIALS
Goat Hair
PRODUCT ID
#21834
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
Aicha Qayyou
Aich Qayou was born in the late 1970โs. She learned how to weave from her mother at a young age and then joined the association in 2008. Through her work at the association, she hopes that one day she can earn enough income to build her own private house. In her free time she likes to watch Turkish soap operas and hopes that in the future she will have the income to travel more.
Fatima Houssien
Fatima was born in a near by village and moved to Tadula Zanfi to marry her now husband. Her husband was married before and had nine children, but his wife unexpectedly passed away. As such Fatima embraced the children as her own. Many of her children are studying in school and doing well. Her husband is now retired. In her free time, Fatima attends the literacy courses put on by her association. She also contributes to the association due to her skills in weaving.
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
