Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m x 1m 2cm x 1cm — 6ft 7in x 3ft 4in x 1in
WEIGHT
3110 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool, Synthetically Dyed Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#25485
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.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Atrbik Hasna
Hasna is the mother of two small children and has been weaving all of her life. She learned how to weave from her aunt when she was very young. She studied until the sixth grade and had to stop studying after that. In lieu of the school, Hasna has been able to continue developing her weaving skills at the association. Though she earns little from her weaving, she hopes that through the association there will be greater global demand for her village’s rugs!
Rashida Fanshaar
Rashida was born in Teduit in 1978 and has been able to attend school through the 6th grade. After she left school, she learned the craft of weaving from her mother and was able to earn a small amount of income, which she could spend on herself. She hopes that good things come to the association and that it continues to grow and flourish.
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
