Association Zaouia · Sidi Yahya Ou Youssef
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WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
SIZE
2m 46cm x 1m 54cm x 3cm — 8ft 1in x 5ft 1in x 1in
WEIGHT
11710 g
MATERIALS
Cotton Thread, Wool , and Spindle
PRODUCT ID
#9489
The Beni-Ourain rug is used daily in the lives of local Moroccans. They are used for everything from bed covers to simple living room rugs. They can also be used for special occasions, like weddings. It is said that the women transfer their feelings into these rugs while crafting them.
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MEET THE MAKERS
Khadija Sabir
Khadija was born in Zaouia. She is currently divorced and the mother to a four year old boy. She learned to weave at a young age in her home. She makes beautiful rugs, and hopes to continue creating new designs. Khadija loves visiting Azaro. She gives everything she earns to her child, and hopes to be able to give him a full education.
Naima Elmaskine
Naima is from Kassa Zaouia and is the mother of two children, one boy and one girl. She learned to weave in her home at a very young age. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012, where she sells unique handmade rugs. Naima hopes that she can earn income from the association so that she may one day complete her Hajj.
VISIT THE VILLAGE
Association Zaouia hosts visitors in their village — share tea, watch the artisans at work, and see the craft up close. Visits start at $17 per person, and most of it goes straight to the group.
Sidi Yahya Ou Youssef, Morocco · about 4 hours from Fez
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