Cooperative Artisanale des Femmes de Marrakesh

Mouassine & Central Souqs


A showcase for Marrakesh’s women mâalems (master artisans), this cooperative sells original handcrafted designs including leather wallets, jazzy silk jewellery, hand-knitted kessa (hammam gloves) and black-and-white caftans edged with red silk embroidery.


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