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Cooperative Tisseuses · Ain Leuh

Hanbel

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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES

73% goes to the makers 17% runs the site & pays the artisans who run it — Anou is a cooperative 10% shipping

SIZE

3m 10cm x 2m 43cm x 1cm — 10ft 2in x 8ft x 1in

WEIGHT

3000 g

MATERIALS

Wool

PRODUCT ID

#4589

Cooperative Tisseuses is most well known for their hanbel rugs. While hanbel rugs are commonly found through the Middle Atlas mountains, the contemporary design found on most are large said to have started in Ain Leuh. Regardless of the origin of these rugs, they still set the trends in the wider weaving community. The symbols on these rugs reflect different criteria of Amazigh women such as courage which is represented by the lion eyes.


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MEET THE MAKERS

Handmade by 2 members of Cooperative Tisseuses

Hachmia Addouiri

Hachmia Addouiri

Hachmia was born and raised in Ain Leuh. She is widely regarded as one of the hardest working members of the Ain Leuh Cooperative. This work ethic shines through given the fact that she has never attended school, but still enrolled in a weaving certification program and started working at the cooperative. Hachmia is a single parent with two girls and a boy. Her dedication and persistence of her work allow her to use the money she earns to support the children's living and education. She is indeed a strong woman!

Khadija Ouchkak

Khadija Ouchkak

Khadija was born and raised in Ain Leuh and has lived in the village all her life. Since she never completed school. she jumped at the opportunity to join the Ain Leuh Cooperative back in 1982, as she saw it as a path to becoming literate and educated. Moreover, it was a great opportunity for her to find work near her home as she cannot walk or travel far distances due to a disability. She hopes that through her work she can continue supporting the growth of the cooperative so that it can become world famous. Khadija is married and has two children.

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