Talsint Handicraft Association · Talsint
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 78cm x 1m 80cm x 2cm — 9ft 1in x 5ft 11in x 1in
WEIGHT
5759 g
MATERIALS
Dyed Wool, Wool, and Cotton Warp
PRODUCT ID
#27178
A Boucherouite is a thick colorful rug made from recycled clothing that is woven and repurposed into new, unique designs. Boucherouites were originally created out of necessity but are now a coveted item for decorating a modern home.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Fatna El mandouh
Maimouna Boujmmi
Born in 1977 in the village of Mazar outside of Talsint. Maimouna is divorced and has one teenage daughter, Fatima. Maimouna started attending the local women’s center as a child with her own mother and in many ways the women’s center became her school, the place where she learned the art of handicrafts. Today Maimouna is the resident expert in her community, sharing her knowledge of how to crochet, knit, sew, embroider, make baskets, rugs and much more. As the current president of the Talsint Handicraft Association, Maimouna has made incredible strides both personally and professionally. Taking on this leadership role has challenged Maimouna to become a strong communicator, a budding business woman and a true advocate for female artisans in Talsint. Maimouna has used the profits from her basket sales to purchase land and begin building a house of her own. Maimouna’s hope is to continue to build a successful cooperative and create more good work for the women of Talsint.
Fatna Amraoui
