Cooperative Nahda · Souq El Hed
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
1m 73cm x 1m 2cm x 2cm — 5ft 8in x 3ft 4in x 1in
WEIGHT
5160 g
MATERIALS
Rag Fabric and Cotton
PRODUCT ID
#4181
Despite its modern chic appeal, the Boucharef carpet is woven into traditional Atlas Mountain culture. When poorer families were low in supplies during a cold winter, they washed and tore up old clothing to furnish their homes. Fortunately today, the carpet carries on in tradition rather than in necessity.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Naima Mehboub
Naima Mehboub was born just a few kilometers outside of Oued Ifrane. She is married to a day laborer who works in agriculture and construction. Naima and her husband currently have three boys and one girl. Many women in the village know her as a fun person and super easy going โ characteristics of a great weaving partner. Naima is currently studying basic math, reading and writing at classes provided by a local association.
aicha mhdaoui
Aicha Mehdoui was born in Oued Ifrane and specializes in all the products that the association produces. She hopes to use her income with the sales to build a new house in the village.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Cooperative Nahda hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $14 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Souq El Hed, Morocco · about 2 heures 17 minutes from Fez
