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Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate

Zerbya

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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

63% goes to the makers 15% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 22% shipping

SIZE

1m 61cm x 96cm x 3cm — 5ft 3in x 3ft 2in x 1in

WEIGHT

3760 g

MATERIALS

Natural Wool and Cotton String

PRODUCT ID

#17374

Each Zerbya, or pile knot rug, reflects designs that blend the designs of the association's president with the colors and symbols commonly found throughout the Ouarzazate region.


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Handmade by 2 members of Association Afous Gafous

Kabira Ihid

Kabira Ihid

Kabira was born in the 60's and has lived in the Ourzazate region for much of her life. Today, she and her husband have one child whom she supports through the sales of her rugs. She hopes that in the future the association becomes famous and their products are sold widely!

Khadija Chana

Khadija Chana

Khadija is from Ouarzazate where she now lives with her husband and five children. While she never attended school, she is attending local literacy classes and she hopes that in time she will be able to read and write well. Through her sales and classes, she hopes she can provide a better future for her children. شان خديجة 40 سنة مزداد ب لمدينة متزوجة له 5 اولاد لا تلتحق ب المدرسة الان تتبع دورسه في محاربة الاومية تعلمت هده المهنة مند صغاره من امه احتصاصه هي السجادة ورسم عليها المال التي تستفيد من جمعية تصرفه وتتعاون مه المعيشة تثمنى ان تزدهر صناعتهموان تشتهر في المستقبل

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Ouarzazate, Morocco · about 2 hours 48 mins from Marrakech

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