Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 53cm x 98cm x 1cm — 5ft x 3ft 3in x 1in
WEIGHT
1800 g
MATERIALS
Naturally Dyed Wool, Natural Wool, Cotton String, and Khrkum
PRODUCT ID
#27066
One of two types that the association specializes in, Hanbels are easily the more popular item. The designs of each Hanbel incorporates a design that blends the personal taste of the association president with the colors and designs prevalent in the area surrounding Ouarzazate.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Rabia Ben Hssayn
Born in 1973, Rabia is is the mother of three children who has achieved to get her high school diploma. Aside from parenting, she is the one who takes care of all the chores around the house. She started weaving in 1995 as a pastime learning the craft from her mother and her aunt but has eventually started selling it in order to get a stable source of revenue for herself. All her spare-time is dedicated to her passions, i.e. weaving and sewing. And as a perfectionist, she would like to excel in her works and be able to innovate. She also would like to be able to fullfil all her dreams and help her children fullfil their owns in her lifetime. One of her dreams is to own a free school for the children in her hometown not to make money but because she loves teaching and would like to pass on her knowledge to the next generations.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Afous Gafous 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 hours 48 mins from Marrakech
Handmade Floor Pouf
$268 USD
70cm x 70cm x 30cm
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Zerbya
$411 USD
2m 8cm x 1m 2cm x 2cm โ 6ft 10in x 3ft 4in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Zerbya
$1482 USD
3m 24cm x 2m x 2cm โ 10ft 8in x 6ft 7in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Zerbya
$272 USD
1m 60cm x 73cm x 2cm โ 5ft 3in x 2ft 5in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Flatweave
$277 USD
1m 55cm x 1m x 1cm โ 5ft 1in x 3ft 3in x 1in
Made by Cooperative Zarbiyat Marmoucha
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Flatweave Rug
$326 USD
1m 52cm x 95cm x 1cm โ 5ft x 3ft 1in x 1in
Made by Association Timouzounin
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Flatweave rug
$255 USD
1m 60cm x 96cm x 1cm โ 5ft 3in x 3ft 2in x 1in
Made by cooperative tislday
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Flatweave Rug
$313 USD
1m 51cm x 86cm x 2cm โ 4ft 11in x 2ft 10in x 1in
Made by Association Timouzounin
In stock
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