Administration Building
The Meknes Chamber of Traditional Artisanship (Arabic: غرف الصناعة التقليدية بمكناس) is a Moroccan government organization charged with the promotion of traditional Moroccan handicrafts though the training of artisans and craftsmen in the Meknes-Tafilalet region. Although the main campus is located in the city of Meknes, there are four satellite campuses spread around the region in Hajeb, Ifrane, Khenifra and Rashidiyya.[1]
Activities
The Chamber provides training in many of the traditional Moroccan handicrafts including: woodcarving, carpet making, decorative iron working, leather tanning, pottery, and traditional garment making.
Examples of the Chamber's Activities
Painted Woodwork
Traditional Moroccan Fountain
Detail of wood carving
A carpenter at the Chamber with an example of his work
References
- ↑ إتقان. غرفة الصناغة التقليدية بمكناس. 2013.
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