Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
4m 87cm x 3m 66cm x 2cm — 16ft x 12ft x 1in
WEIGHT
33250 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool
PRODUCT ID
#20316
One of two types that the association specializes in, Hanbels are easily the more popular item. The designs of each Hanbel incorporates a design that blends the personal taste of the association president with the colors and designs prevalent in the area surrounding Ouarzazate.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Mina Joud
Mina was born in the Ourzazate region in 1970 and has lived in the area ever since. She enrolled in school but at the end of 3rd grade she dropped out to help support her family. Today, her primary source of income is through the sales her rugs. In the future, she hopes that the association grows and expands.
Fatima Ait Ihya
Fatima was born in Aguim and moved to the Ouarzazate region when she married. Today, her and her husband have five children. Fatima specializes in all the types of rugs the association makes.
Fatima Anasiri
Fatima, born in the 80's, is the second youngest member of the association at the time of writing. Fatima did not attend school but is currently studying how to read and write in local literacy classes. She hopes that through her sales, she'll be able to provide for her future family.
Khadija Atraz
Fatima Amzil
Fatima was born in 1991,in the Lmdint village, she have been a participation on Association Afous Gafous sience 2017, she learned how to weave from her mother, and she chose to sell her product on Anou as there is a lot of exploitation in the markets, and now her gool to devellop the rugs in her area
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Afous Gafous hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $21 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Ouarzazate, Morocco · about 2 hours 48 mins from Marrakech
Hanbel
$190 USD
1m 51cm x 63cm x 1cm โ 4ft 11in x 2ft 1in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Zerbya
$424 USD
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Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Handmade Floor Pouf
$277 USD
70cm x 70cm x 30cm
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Zerbya
$1529 USD
3m 24cm x 2m x 2cm โ 10ft 8in x 6ft 7in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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$2275 USD
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