Hanbel

Fatima Khaali

Fatima is one of the original founders of Cooperative El Farah and serves as its president. Fatima began weaving with her mom when she was only ten years. Over the years, she has developed her weaving skills and has continued to refine them at the cooperative. Fatima hopes that through her weaving she is able to provide enough income to support her two children since she is a single mother.

Itto Twali

Itto was born in Boulmane and learned how to weave from her step mother. Itto moved to Timahdit once she married and has lived in the area ever size. Itto finds great joy in marking rugs and other crafts for her house. Since she was never able to finish school, she focuses heavily on developing her skills at weaving. She hopes that through her skills and the cooperative, that the women her village will be able to continue earning income even after the Peace Corps Volunteer left.

Ayada Naamani

Ayada was born in 1973 in Timhdite. She is married and a mother of two. She learned the skill of weaving thanks to her mother at the age of ten, just like any other girl living in Timhdite, since weaving is considered a popular activity amongst the women in the area. Ayada joined Lfarah cooperaive in order to improve her financial situation along with her skill and knowledge of this handicraft.