Association Tadighoust · Goulmima
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 31cm x 1m 60cm x 2cm — 7ft 7in x 5ft 3in x 1in
WEIGHT
7630 g
MATERIALS
Natural Sheep Wool, Assorted Threads, and Cotton String
PRODUCT ID
#20967
Pile knot rugs are plush and warm rugs commonly woven in Muoy and often contain traditional symbols unique to the surrounding region.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Chaouai Naima
Naima was born in the town of Oued Ifrane and moved to Qsar Muoy in the 1980โs when she married her husband. She is the sister of Mustapha Chaouai, one of the artisan leaders of Anou.
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.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
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.
Goulmima, Morocco · about 6 hours 7 mins from Fez
