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Meet the Cooperative – #1 Coop. Asnli from Immouzer Marmoucha
The genesis of this Series
As we hope most of you know, at the core of our mission is a deep belief in removing all barriers between...
Design Spotlight: Zahra of Association Afous Gafous
Association Afous Gafous weaves uniquely beautiful rugs. Their rugs are always handmade, and almost always dyed with natural dyes. The ...
Anou Tech Updates: Bringing Artisans and Their Customers Closer Together
Over the past several months we’ve been working hard on our beta custom order system. Previously, when a customer had a rug custom made...
Sustainable Vintage Rugs & Sustainable Dye and Washing Techniques
Since the very early days of Anou demand in the Moroccan rug sector has heavily focused on vintage rugs. Vintage rugs are generally def...
The Artisan Community Just Bought a Building!
Artisan leaders, Anou volunteers, and Moon (the cat) on the ground floor of the four story building we just acquired.
In the beginn...
Your pets, artisans and successful export reforms!
In November of last year we launched The Pet Lobby in response to export restrictions that affect many painters in Morocco, particularl...
Artisan-Led Social Impact: The Marrakech Prison Weaving Program
For over two years, Anou artisan leaders Mustapha (Cooperative Nahda), Nora (Cooperative Tadighoust), and Naima (Cooperative Tighdouine...
Workshops and Residencies: Expanding the Artisan Economy
Kabira, president of Cooperative Tizi Nougdal, are now hosting their own workshops in Setti Fadma. You can now book workshops directly ...
Getting to the Anou Store in Fes
Planning a visit to Morocco’s only artisan-run store? Here’s everything you need to know about getting to our space in the ...
A Rug, A Residency, A New Model for Collaboration
Several months ago, designer Julien visited Anou’s foundouk in Fes to explore the possibility of creating a new rug together.Instead of...