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Anou Tech Updates: Bringing Artisans and Their Customers Closer Together

June 14, 2021 · Behind The Scenes

Anou Tech Updates: Bringing Artisans and Their Customers Closer Together

Over the past several months we’ve been working hard on our beta custom order system. Previously, when a customer had a rug custom made for them, most of the progress and data of the order sat in a system that was only accessible to the artisan team or Anou mentors.  This meant custom order dat

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Putting Technology To Work For Artisans

May 1, 2019 · Behind The Scenes

Putting Technology To Work For Artisans

Women of Association Afous Gafous review orders and designs. With every new wave of technology comes the optimism that it will radically change the status …

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The Truth About Moroccan Sabra: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Mythical Cactus Silk Agave Fiber

March 5, 2018 · Artisan Products

The Truth About Moroccan Sabra: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Mythical Cactus Silk Agave Fiber

The new big thing in Morocco is Sabra, or more often referred to as cactus silk. You can’t scroll for too long on an a …

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Artisan Led Quality Control

July 17, 2017 · Behind The Scenes

Artisan Led Quality Control

The initial idea behind Anou was to enable customers to buy directly from artisans and have artisans fulfill those orders themselves. This was a pretty …

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April's Featured Artisan Group!

April 12, 2016 · Features

April's Featured Artisan Group!

The members of Association Nahda pose with a newly woven boucherouite rug in front of their new workshop. We're excited to announce our first ever …

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Shipping From Rural Morocco to Any Country in 5 Days

March 16, 2016 · Behind The Scenes

Shipping From Rural Morocco to Any Country in 5 Days

Last October, we were excited to announce that all shipments above 5kg would begin to be shipped by DHL.  Prior to working with DHL, our average …

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September 6, 2014 · Advice

Are you a retailer? Want to support the artisan community in Morocco?

Through Anou's online store, you can expand your business all while making a real impact in the lives of artisans across Morocco. Learn more about …

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Does the Anou Community Ship To Australia?

September 2, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

Does the Anou Community Ship To Australia?

Cooperative Lfarah (http://www.theanou.com/store/55) ships another rug to Australia!Yes! In fact, artisans that use TheAnou.com to sell their work frequently fulfill orders from Australia. In terms …

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July 25, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

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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Anou Gift Cards!

July 16, 2014 · Features

Anou Gift Cards!

Ever wanted to buy something from Anou for your friend’s wedding but had a hard time trying to figure out what might fit perfectly in …

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July 5, 2014 · Behind The Scenes

There Used to be Candles on Anou

Earlier this year, an Anou artisan leader trained a group of candle makers on Anou. We were excited to bring an immensely popular request online …

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