The Women's Leather Collective of Marrakech · Marrakech
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
30cm x 23cm x 15cm — 12in x 9in x 6in
WEIGHT
550 g
MATERIALS
leather and Sabra silk
PRODUCT ID
#12697
For carrying phone, wallet, and other small items
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MEET THE MAKERS
Sakina Akroum
I am a college student. My love for my work in the associative made ββme very focused on my goals, achieving objectives, helping women, and their participation in the labor market. I want to be a leader in the associative and collaborative work by leading traditional and cultural activities within the association. I want to improve my standard of living and complete my education in oder to fight against poverty. As someone who was born in a village from the mountains, I practice traditional craft and hardware. In my spare time, I love to travel with young people.
Souad El Bahiz
Souad is the founder of the Women's Leather Collective of Marrakech. Her husband was a famous leather artisans but when he fell ill, Souad took over his business and turned into the the bustling cooperative that it is today. She and her husband have three children and she hopes to grow the cooperative into a profitable, much sought after business in the near future.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
The Women's Leather Collective Of Marrakech hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $17 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Marrakech, Morocco · about 7 minutes from Marrakech
