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Timnay Association
The Timnay Association is located in the N'kob Village on the foothills of the Siroua mountain. The majority of artisans belong to the Ait Ouaghrda Tribe. The Association was founded in the 1980s. Today, it has 15 artisans work in the collective, which is run by Kebira. They produce a wide variety of weaves, from low hand-knot to intricate hanbels.
Number of Artisans: 15
Association Founded: 1980
Region: Siroua
Rug Techniques: Low Hand-Knot, Boucherouite, Kharita, Zanafi, Flatweave, Intricate Hanbel
Rug Style
Mixed Technique
Mixed weaving techniques represent a new modern technique where the artisan will bring two techniques she specializes in. The combinations could be endless either combining two techniques such as Zanafi x Hand-Knot, or three Hand-Knot, Flatweave x Zanafi.
These rugs usually showcase quite modern designs.