Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
3m 15cm x 2m 5cm x 1cm — 10ft 4in x 6ft 9in x 1in
WEIGHT
13650 g
MATERIALS
Naturally Dyed Wool, Natural Wool, Cotton String, Khrkum, and Taroubiya
PRODUCT ID
#23093
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
Non-toxic, non-bleed dyes · Color guide
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MEET THE MAKERS
Rabiaa Timali
Rabiaa was born in the Ouarzazate region and has lived in the area for her entire life. Her husband passed away several years ago and now lives with her immediate family as she has no children. She joined the association because she wanted to learn how to weave and support herself through the sales of her rugs.
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.
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
