Cooperative Nahda · Souq El Hed
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
3m 60cm x 1m 70cm x 1cm — 11ft 10in x 5ft 7in x 1in
WEIGHT
8200 g
MATERIALS
Tadout - Wool and Cotton
PRODUCT ID
#6708
This lightweight carpet is loosely woven, giving it a softness allowing villagers to use it as a blanket. Btaniya carpets often feature natural dyes and are always made from natural wool. The pattern of these rugs is the same on both sides. To complete a meter of this carpet takes about one day. It's fast to make.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Anana Mehdawi
Anana was born in 1972 in Ait Leus, Oued Ifrane where she has lived her whole life. She has never had the opportunity to attend school. Since she was a young girl, she has been shepherding her family's animals. She learned weaving from her mother. She was married, but her husband left her after he found out that she was pregnant. Now she raises her daughter by herself, and is intent on giving her daughter a full education. Both of her parents have passed away, so she alone provides financial support for her family. One of the women who created the Assocation is her sister, allowing her to be part of the coop community. In the past, she would just sell her products in the weekly market, and now she hopes to sell them to a larger online market place.
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
