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Association Tadighoust · Goulmima

Boucherouite

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Priced by the artisans who made it One of a kind — this exact piece ships to you Non-toxic dyes, carbon-negative yarns

WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

62% goes to the makers 14% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 24% shipping

SIZE

3m 10cm x 2m x 2cm — 10ft 2in x 6ft 7in x 1in

WEIGHT

18990 g

MATERIALS

Cotton String and Recycled Clothing

PRODUCT ID

#16852

Boucherouite rugs are thick colorful rugs used making recycled clothing that are no longer in use. Many of Tadighoust's boucherouite rugs are defined by distinct traditional symbols rooted in Saharan culture.


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MEET THE MAKERS

Handmade by 9 members of Association Tadighoust

Fatima Dadsi

Fatima Dadsi

Fatima has lived in Qsar Muoy since the 1970’s. She is the mother of three children. She hopes that through her work in the association she’ll be able to attend many national craft fairs.

Saida Skour

Saida Skour

Saida has lived in Qsar Muoy all her life. She completed her studies all the way until the first year of high school. When she is not working at the association, she can be found following one of her biggest passions: cooking!

Hlima Ait Alla

Hlima Ait Alla

Halima was born in Qsar Muoy and has never married. While she did not finish school, she still attends literacy classes provided by a local association. She hopes that through the association she will be able to learn how to use technology and improve the marketing of her association.

Nora Ait Alal

Nora Ait Alal

Nora studied in school until the sixth grade. Several years later she married young and is now a widow. She supports her one child through her work at the association. She hopes that she can continue improving her craft so she and her association can sell more and improve their livelihoods.

Rabha Amalik

Rabha Amalik

Rabha has been a member of the association since it was first founded. She hopes that through her work the association will not only be able to increase sales, but also bring more tourists to her village.

Hanane El Akkaoui

Hanane El Akkaoui

Hanane is an artisan weaver from Tadighoust. She is married and does not have kids. She studied up to the fifth grade of primary school. She has experience in weaving and aspires to develop her skills to access more opportunities to sell her woven products without intermediaries.

Rachida Mchaq

Rachida Mchaq

Aicha Rihi

Aicha Rihi

Aicha grew up in Kasr Mouy Tadighoust and learned craft from her early age from her mother. She is widowed and has two kids. She joined Association Tadighoust to join forces with other women artisans and protect their craft and revenue. Her Anou sales have helped her to provide for her kids education.

Saida Ochaoa

Saida Ochaoa

Association Tadighoust

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See where this piece was made

Association Tadighoust hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $14 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.

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Goulmima, Morocco · about 6 hours 7 mins from Fez

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