cooperative tislday from Guigou, Morocco

Hafida Bertal

Hafida Bartal, born in 1986, is a traditional artisan, married, and the mother of three children. She learned her craft from her mother at a young age and has developed her skills through years of practice, helping preserve this traditional heritage and pass it on to future generations.

Wafae El Baaoui

Wafae El Baaoui is a homemaker, a traditional artisan, and a married mother of three children. She learned the art of weaving from her mother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich weaving heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills and generate a stable income that will help her provide for her daughters’ needs.

Ytto Tamoujant

Ytto is an artisan originally from Guigou, a village in the Fez region. She has learned to weave from her mother when she was still a child. She joined Cooperative Tislday to protect her craft from the greed of middlemen. She loves to make flatweaves with regional designs, and she likes to experiment with natural dyes.

Fatima Mhidi

Fatima Mehidi is a traditional artisan and a mother of four children. She joined the cooperative four months after its establishment. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, earn a stable income that enables her to live with dignity, and pass on her knowledge and craftsmanship to future generations.

Itto Khifnou

Itto Khifnou is a traditional artisan, homemaker, and a married mother of three children. She learned the art of weaving from her mother and grandmother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich weaving heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, help safeguard this traditional craft by passing it on to future generations, and earn a stable income to support her family.

Zahra Armal

Zahra Armal is a traditional artisan and a widow with six children. She learned traditional craftsmanship from her mother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s artisanal heritage, she hopes to further develop her skills, earn a stable income that allows her to provide a dignified life for her family, and pass on her knowledge and craftsmanship to future generations.

Fatima Mhamdi

Fatima Mhamdi is house wife, and traditional artisan. She is married and mother of three children. She learned weaving from her grandmother, who introduced her to craft at an early age. Having practiced weaving since childhood, she joined the cooperative when it was first established, her aspiration is to further develop her expertise in weaving while earning a sustainable income that enables her to enjoy a dignified and fulfilling life

Amina Kassimi

Amina Kassimi is a homemaker and traditional artisan. She is married and the mother of two children. Through her handmade weaving, she helps support her family while preserving Morocco’s rich weaving traditions and passing this craftsmanship on to future generations.

Souad Bertal

Souad Bartal is a student, a traditional artisan, and a married mother of one daughter. She learned traditional craftsmanship from her mother and joined the cooperative at the time of its founding. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills, earn a stable income that enables her to meet her needs, and continue promoting the country’s traditional craftsmanship.

Fatima Aqachtoul

Fatima Aqachtoul is a traditional artisan and a widow. She inherited her craftsmanship from her ancestors and joined the cooperative four months after its establishment. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s rich artisanal heritage, she hopes to earn a stable income that enables her to live with dignity and pass on her knowledge and craftsmanship to future generations.

Thlou Doudouz

Thlou Doudouz is a traditional artisan who learned her craft from her mother. She is married and the mother of two children. By joining the Anou platform, she hopes to improve her family’s livelihood.

Aicha Bouzkhnine

Aicha Bouzekhnine is a traditional artisan who is single. She learned traditional craftsmanship from her mother and joined the cooperative four months after its establishment. Passionate about preserving Morocco’s artisanal heritage, she aspires to further develop her skills and earn a stable income that enables her to live with dignity.