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Zerbya
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Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate

Zerbya

$123
95 28
Includes shipping to

Priced by the artisans who made it One of a kind — this exact piece ships to you Non-toxic dyes, carbon-negative yarns

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

63% goes to the makers 14% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 23% shipping

SIZE

84cm x 59cm x 2cm — 2ft 9in x 1ft 11in x 1in

WEIGHT

950 g

MATERIALS

Natural Wool and Cotton String

PRODUCT ID

#24968

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

Handmade by 1 member of Association Afous Gafous

Fatima Anasiri

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.

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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.

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Ouarzazate, Morocco · about 2 hours 48 mins from Marrakech

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