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Social media rescues Moroccan potters

China Daily | Updated: 2019-07-12 07:57

OURTZAGH, Morocco - Beautiful handcrafted pottery made by Mama Aicha rarely sells in Morocco anymore but, thanks to social media, her ancient techniques are drawing students from around the world to the foothills of the Rif mountains.

"When I heard about the workshop on Instagram, I signed up immediately because the practice is disappearing," said Mirna Banieh, a young artist who traveled to Morocco from the West Bank town of Ramallah.

"Mama Aicha is old and her knowledge must be passed down," she added.

Social media rescues Moroccan potters

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