Pileknot Rug

Ytto Tamoujant

Ytto is an artisan originally from Guigou, a village in the Fez region. She has learned to weave from her mother when she was still a child. She joined Cooperative Tislday to protect her craft from the greed of middlemen. She loves to make flatweaves with regional designs, and she likes to experiment with natural dyes.

Fatima Mhidi

Fatima Mehidi is a traditional artisan and a mother of four children. She joined the cooperative four months after its establishment. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, earn a stable income that enables her to live with dignity, and pass on her knowledge and craftsmanship to future generations.

Itto Khifnou

Itto Khifnou is a traditional artisan, homemaker, and a married mother of three children. She learned the art of weaving from her mother and grandmother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich weaving heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, help safeguard this traditional craft by passing it on to future generations, and earn a stable income to support her family.

Souad Bertal

Souad Bartal is a student, a traditional artisan, and a married mother of one daughter. She learned traditional craftsmanship from her mother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, earn a stable income that enables her to meet her needs, and continue promoting the country’s traditional craftsmanship.