Cooperative Nahda · Souq El Hed
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m x 74cm x 1cm — 3ft 3in x 2ft 5in x 1in
WEIGHT
1000 g
MATERIALS
Dyed Wool
PRODUCT ID
#24791
This lightweight carpet is loosely woven, giving it a softness allowing villagers to use it as a blanket. Btaniya carpets often feature natural dyes and are always made from natural wool. The pattern of these rugs is the same on both sides. To complete a meter of this carpet takes about one day. It's fast to make.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Nbarcha Bally
Nbarcha Bally is 33 years old and married from Oued Ifrane. She is the mother of a son and a daughter. She has learned weaving like most of the local women from her own mother since an early age. She is a hard worker and puts long hours to help her husband with their household expenses and their childrenβs education. She joined the association not only to help her family but also to develop her skills by attending the training sessions for horizontal and vertical weaving.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Cooperative Nahda 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.
Souq El Hed, Morocco · about 2 heures 17 minutes from Fez
