Association Timouzounin · Ouarzazate
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 12cm x 1m 8cm x 2cm — 6ft 11in x 3ft 7in x 1in
WEIGHT
5555 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool, Synthetically Dyed Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#27177
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
Aicha Abrik
Aicha Abrik is a Tadule Zanfi native. Aicha only spent one year in school before having to leave to support her family. While supporting her family at home, she learned how to weave from her mom and other relatives. She specializes in pile knot rugs and can also make some impressive embroidered designs.
Rqia Brka
Rqia Brka is originally from Tadula Zanfi. While Rqia only finished two years of school, she has been determined to learn and is now enrolled in her associationβs literacy class. She learned how to weave from her mom and now continues to weave in the association in her free time. She hopes that one day their sales will improve and that she will be able to make a living from her skills.
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
Boucherouite
$352 USD
2m 11cm x 75cm x 1cm β 6ft 11in x 2ft 6in x 1in
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Flatweave Rug
$218 USD
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Flatweave Rug
$92 USD
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$591 USD
2m 76cm x 1m 42cm x 1cm β 9ft 1in x 4ft 8in x 1in
Made by Association Timouzounin
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Handmade pileknot rug
$468 USD
1m 98cm x 1m 10cm x 2cm β 6ft 6in x 3ft 7in x 1in
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Pile knot Rug
$407 USD
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$538 USD
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$459 USD
1m 99cm x 1m 15cm x 2cm β 6ft 6in x 3ft 9in x 1in
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