Meknes Chamber of Traditional Artisanship

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

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  Painted Woodwork
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  Traditional Moroccan Fountain
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  Detail of wood carving
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  A carpenter at the Chamber with an example of his work

References

1. إتقان. غرفة الصناغة التقليدية بمكناس. 2013.