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Sustainable Tourism: Journey Beyond Travel and Anou

December 10, 2014

Sustainable Tourism: Journey Beyond Travel and Anou

One unexpected lesson we’ve learned building Anou’s online store is just how many customers find us before -- or after -- a trip to Morocco …

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Revealing Common Threads: Mustapha Chaouai

October 7, 2014

Revealing Common Threads: Mustapha Chaouai

Learn more about the rug Anou Leader Mustapha Chaouai's designed during the British Council's Common Thread Project below! These rugs can be purchased online at: …

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The Common Thread Exhibition Launch!

September 18, 2014

The Common Thread Exhibition Launch!

On Wednesday evening at Design Junction's VIP and Press opening, the British Council and Anou's artisan leaders launched the Common Thread Exhibition! The launch kicks …

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Come See the Common Thread Exhibition In London!

September 15, 2014

Come See the Common Thread Exhibition In London!

Last week, all the artisan leaders completed their rugs they designed during part one of the Common Thread project and shipped them to London. The …

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Common Thread (Part 2): In Sabrina's Words

September 9, 2014

Common Thread (Part 2): In Sabrina's Words

The core experience of the Common Thread project is rooted in collaboration, understanding and the exchange of ideas. After the completion of the design workshop …

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Introducing Anou's Artisan Leader Mentors!

August 31, 2014

Introducing Anou's Artisan Leader Mentors!

The key to the long-term success of the Anou community depends on whether the artisans and artisan leaders can develop the vision for their own …

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Anou's Community Led Structure

August 27, 2014

Anou's Community Led Structure

Summary: Starting on October 1st, Mustapha Chaouai of Association Nahda (http://www.theanou.com/store/9) will become the Anou community's second director. This is one of the most important …

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Common Thread (Part 1): The Design Workshop

August 17, 2014

Common Thread (Part 1): The Design Workshop

On August 6th, designer Sabrina Kraus Lopez (www.sabrinakrauslopez.com) and photographer Simon Mills (http://photosby.si) arrived in the Ait Bouguemez Valley and launched the first part of …

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Launching the British Council and Anou’s Common Thread Project

August 14, 2014

Launching the British Council and Anou’s Common Thread Project

Designer Sabrina Kraus Lopez and photographer Simon Mills arrive in Morocco and take a taxi to Ait Bouguemez to begin the British Council - Anou's …

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July 25, 2014

Why We Don’t Provide Artisan Contact Information

We often receive messages from visitors on TheAnou.com if we can provide the contact details for an artisan in the Anou community or directions to …

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