Weaving a Story
The small village of Tametoutche lies just at the opening of Todra Gorge, Moroccos’s 12km long version of the Grand Canyon. The red cliffs soar overhead as you wind your way along a cool mountain river. The village itself is a collection of small alleys and streets with residential and commercial businesses mixed in throughout. While out wandering, we were invited into an Amazaigh (Berber) rug shop, a stop that turned into one of my favorite experiences with a local family. cobalt for blue dye Mohammed, the owner, learned English by studying with peace corps workers when they worked in the area. Je welcomed us in and began to tell us the story of the rugs, his family, and the area. His family is Amazaigh (Berber). the shop was started by his father and grandfather, who would venture to different groups of Amazaigh, buying rugs and weavings to bring back to the shop. The family also produces their own rugs in a variety for styles made from sheep and camel wool, and silk crafted ...