Association Afous Gafous · Ouarzazate
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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 14cm x 1m 54cm x 1cm — 7ft x 5ft 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
5790 g
MATERIALS
Natural Wool and Cotton String
PRODUCT ID
#9266
One of two types that the association specializes in, Hanbels are easily the more popular item. The designs of each Hanbel incorporates a design that blends the personal taste of the association president with the colors and designs prevalent in the area surrounding Ouarzazate.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Fatima Ait Ihya
Fatima was born in Aguim and moved to the Ouarzazate region when she married. Today, her and her husband have five children. Fatima specializes in all the types of rugs the association makes.
Fatima Alibrahimi
Fatima was born in the town of Zagora and moved to Ourzazate when she married her now husband. Born only in the 90's she is one of the youngest members of the association and often provides new and innovative ideas to all the women.
Fatima Anasiri
Fatima, born in the 80's, is the second youngest member of the association at the time of writing. Fatima did not attend school but is currently studying how to read and write in local literacy classes. She hopes that through her sales, she'll be able to provide for her future family.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Afous Gafous 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 hours 48 mins from Marrakech
Hanbel
$189 USD
1m 51cm x 63cm x 1cm โ 4ft 11in x 2ft 1in x 1in
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$275 USD
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$1518 USD
3m 24cm x 2m x 2cm โ 10ft 8in x 6ft 7in x 1in
Made by Association Afous Gafous
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Pile Knot Rug
$640 USD
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$654 USD
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Made by Cooperative Tizi Nougdal
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