Talsint Handicraft Association · Talsint
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 44cm x 82cm x 2cm — 4ft 9in x 2ft 8in x 1in
WEIGHT
1715 g
MATERIALS
Dyed Wool, Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#25625
Pile knot rugs are plush, warm rugs commonly woven with traditional symbols that are unique to the surrounding region. During the winter, the pile side is placed up to keep things warmer and for the summer the pile side is placed face down on the ground to keep things cooler.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Fatna El mandouh
Maimouna Bourchok
Born in 1989 in Beni Tadjite. Maimouna relocated to Talsint when she married her husband. Maimouna studied until the sixth grade and then married young. Maimouna has one daughter. She learned to make baskets and to weave at home when she was young. Maimouna would some day like to finish her studies and hopes that her daughter will do so and not marry young. With the profits from her basket sales Maimouna purchases items for her daughter and things for the home. She likes that her work not only preserves the artisan traditions of her region and culture but that it enables her to improve her life.
Hafaida Chatbi
Born in 1985 in Talsint, Hafaida studied until the sixth grade when she wanted to leave school. Hafaida is married with one daughter. She learned how to make baskets and weave at home. Hafaida enjoys being part of the association because she has no other work.
Fatima Ibadissen
Born in 1984 in Talsint, Fatima completed most of her high school education. She is married and has a daughter and son. Growing up Fatima worked with her mother on rugs but she learned how to make baskets through her time working with the association. Her craftsmanship and design have steadily improved over time and she is one of the association’s highest sellers. Fatima attends the local women’s center where she has learned how to sew and crochet. With her basket earnings she aspires to build a better life for her children.
