Association Tithrite · Ait Hamza
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SIZE
2m 33cm x 1m 55cm x 2cm — 7ft 8in x 5ft 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
5250 g
MATERIALS
Wool Thread
PRODUCT ID
#29406
This carpet the features a mix of both the Hanbal and Tazrbit styles. The Hanbal creates the flat-weave parts of the carpet and the fringes are created from the pile knots tied into the carpets. This detailed bohemian style rug woven using traditional looms can accent any room.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Kenza Oulaghda
Kenza was born in Ait Hamza and has been an active part in the village’s development since her youth. She has been involved in multiple associations that focused on Ait Hamza’s development until she decided to start Tithrite. Kenza is now the president of Association Tithrite and is driving its vision forward. She plans to use all the money she earns from her sales to fund the future development projects of the association. In addition to her work with Tithrite, she serves as a vice-president for the Moroccan Association of Artisans.
Itto Shedli
Itto was born in a small village outside of Ait Hamza and moved to the village when she married her husband at the age of 19. She and her husband have three children. Her oldest son is almost finished with high school and is one of the best students in her class. Itto did not study in school but is a regular at the association’s literacy class. Her sole source of income is through the sales of her rugs and hopes that after the needs of her family are met she can save a little money to travel to her favorite Moroccan city of Agadir.
Fatima Oulfde
Fatima is one of the leaders of Association Tithrite. After she completed a degree in law she decided that she wanted to return home. Now she is one of the association’s teachers for their weekly literacy class. Fatima specializes in tazrbit rugs and is learning how to weave the other styles the association produces. She hopes that the sales from her carpets will support the association as it grows and helps more women in Ait Hamza.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Tithrite hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $14 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Ait Hamza, Morocco · about 1 heure 46 min from Fez