Handira

Name: Handira
Brand: Anou
SKU: 16441
Price: 460 USD
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SIZE

1m 77cm x 1m 20cm x 1cm — 5ft 10in x 3ft 11in x 1in

WEIGHT

3265 g

MATERIALS

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

PRODUCT ID

#16441

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 1 member of Association Zaouia

Fatima Ait Haddou

Fatima was born in Ait Chaaouali. She moved to Sidi Yahya after getting married and has three children. Her son is currently attending high school, very far away from home. While her other son dropped out due to the distance. Her youngest daughter is 3 years old. Fatima learned how to weave at her home growing up and makes Beni-Ourain rugs. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012. Her goal is to help her children finish school and graduate.

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