Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 4cm x 1m 70cm x 1cm — 6ft 8in x 5ft 7in x 1in
WEIGHT
5747 g
MATERIALS
—
PRODUCT ID
#25083
The designs made by the association are rooted in the long weaving history of the region. Many of these rugs, known as Taznakht rugs, are made distinct by bright reds and yellows, colors that represent the landscape in which the rugs were made. These bohemian style rugs have a contemporary feel while incorporating traditional Moroccan designs.
COLORS IN THIS PIECE
See something off — or want to help the artisans improve? Rate this piece in Rate-o-Rama →
MEET THE MAKERS
Bouassi Safia
Bouassi Safia was born in the late 70โs and is originally from Tadula Zanfi. Safia never attended school, but she has been determined to read and write, and is currently taking literacy classes offered by the association. She learned how to weave from her mom and hopes to use her weaving skills within the association to support her four children as they are currently studying in school.
Hasna Tjda
Hasna was born in the 1970โs. When she was younger, she moved to Tadula Zanfi because her dad found work in the local area as a miner. Her oldest son and daughter are both enrolled in high school and her younger daughter is still in elementary school. Hasna joined the association when it was first established and has loved working within it ever since, even though it only produces a small amount of income. She hopes that the sales can eventually improve so she can earn enough money to cover all the costs of putting her children through school.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Timouzounin 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 heures 53 minutes from Marrakech
