Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
3m 21cm x 1m 83cm x 2cm — 10ft 6in x 6ft x 1in
WEIGHT
15203 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool, Synthetically Dyed Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#26709
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.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Samira Oubrka
Samira was born in Tadula Zanfi in the early 90’s. She attended school until the sixth grade. She learned how to weave from her mother but has continued to improve and diversify her skills in weaving and embroidery at her association. She hopes that through the association she will be able to continue developing her skills so she and her family can live a peaceful, stable life.
Khadija Kutani
Khadija Kutani is the president of the association. She hopes that through her work she will be able to improve the lives of the association’s members and raise the standards of her association's work so it can compete on national and international markets. Through the income the association creates, she hopes that she will be able to teach and educate a whole new generation of girls from her village.
Bouchra Kounati
Bouchra was born in 1983 in Tadoult Zalfi. She is married with two kids. Bouchra couldn’t continue her studies after the sixth grade.
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
