Cooperative Ikhf N'Ighir · Ait Bouguemez
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 56cm x 94cm x 3cm — 5ft 1in x 3ft 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
3062 g
MATERIALS
Wool and Thread
PRODUCT ID
#24773
Beni Ourain rugs are famous for their black and white traditional design. This style comes from the High and Middle Atlas Mountains, and is not only made as a practical warm rug, but also as a decorative rug for celebrations. This simple plush rug can add warmth and a traditional Moroccan feel to any room.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Aisha Ait Issa
Aisha was born in 1980 in Ixf N'Ighir and is married with two children. She learned the craft of weaving from the local women, and has never had the opportunity to attend school because her father only permitted the boys to study. Aisha joined the cooperative to support her children so they can succeed in their lives.
Naima Khat
Naima was born in 1999 in Ixf N'Ighir and is not married. Naima attended school through the eighth grade, and learned the skills of weaving from her mother at a young age. She joined the cooperative to improve her skills.
Touda Berkan
Touda was born in 1967 in Ait Mohammad and moved to Afir to marry her husband. She is the mother of seven and has never attended school because her family could not afford to pay the funds. She originally learned the craft of weaving from a neighbor. As a member of the cooperative, she is able to improve her weaving skills and earn sustainable income to assist and support her children. She hopes that good things come to this cooperative.
Fatima Meymoun
Fatima was born in Agrad Wonzro in 1960, and married a man from the Ixf N'ghir village. She is the mother of two, and wants them to be able to attend school and achieve full education, as she was never able to attend school herself. Fatima learned the craft of weaving from her mother, and entered the cooperative develop her weaving skills.
