Association Zaouia · Sidi Yahya Ou Youssef
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 13cm x 1m 83cm x 3cm — 7ft x 6ft x 1in
WEIGHT
7450 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle
PRODUCT ID
#15945
The Beni-Ourain rug is used daily in the lives of local Moroccans. They are used for everything from bed covers to simple living room rugs. They can also be used for special occasions, like weddings. It is said that the women transfer their feelings into these rugs while crafting them.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Malika Akhyat
Akhyat was born in Zaouia and is currently married. Together her and her husband have one daughter. She learned to weave as a child at home. She has used these skills to make rugs and Handira for Association Zaouia. She joined in 2018, and she hopes to continue working in order to help support her family.
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.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Zaouia 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.
Sidi Yahya Ou Youssef, Morocco · about 4 hours from Fez
