Handira

Name: Handira
Brand: Anou
SKU: 11226
Price: 383 USD
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SIZE

1m 83cm x 91cm x 1cm — 6ft x 3ft x 1in

WEIGHT

2955 g

MATERIALS

Cotton Thread, Assorted Color Threads, Wool , Spindle, Mouzoun, and Twisted Wool Yarn

PRODUCT ID

#11226

Handira rugs used to be placed in every home. It was considered to be a piece of clothing that would be worn outside. It is now used for decoration and gifted to young women about to be wed.

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Handmade by 2 members of Association Zaouia

Khadija Oukhouya

Khadija was born in a small village Sidi Aheya Youssifi. She is married and is a mother to four children. She has been weaving from a young age and is very skilled in making rugs, Hanbal, and Handira. Khadija enjoys traveling to Kenfira. She hopes to earn enough money from the association to build her family a house.

Nazha Imami

Imani was born and raised in Zaouia. While she is currently divorced, she does look after her son. She learned to weave as a young child. She is very skilled and can make rugs, Handira, and Hanbal. She joined Association Zaouia in 2013. Her goal is to continue working in order to support her only child.

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