Chamber of Traditional Artisanship - Meknes

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]

Administration Building

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

References
  1. إتقان. غرفة الصناغة التقليدية بمكناس. 2013.
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