THE COOPERATIVE
DOUM FOR WOMEN: more than 250 women artisans in Morocco who turn a traditional craft into a source of income and independence.
DOUM FOR WOMEN
More Than 250 Women, One Shared Craft
DOUM FOR WOMEN is the women's artisan cooperative behind every handwoven DOUM product. Founded in 2019 by a mother and daughter, it now brings together more than 250 women artisans who weave, braid and crochet doum palm, raffia and straw by hand.
What began with the making of luxury natural bags has become a place of empowerment. For each of these women, the cooperative means paid work, a skill that is recognised and an income of her own, earned through a craft passed down from one generation to the next.
The cooperative is the production partner of DOUM OFFICIAL. The pieces woven by its artisans are completed in our leather atelier and delivered to fashion houses, hotels and design professionals in Morocco and abroad.
By choosing to work with us, our clients take a direct part in this project: every order placed is work entrusted to the women of the cooperative.
Empowerment
Work That Builds Independence
The cooperative gives women access to regular, paid work, and to an income of their own that benefits their families and their communities.
As members of the cooperative, the artisans are part of a collective structure in which their know-how is valued and their voice counts. For many of them, it is a first step towards financial independence.
Know-How
Training and Transmission
Weaving doum palm, raffia and straw is a traditional skill. Within the cooperative it is taught, practised and passed on, so that new artisans can learn the craft and experienced weavers can refine and share their techniques.
This transmission keeps a heritage alive and allows the cooperative to meet the level of regularity and finish expected by luxury clients.
THE BEGINNING
Creation of DOUM FOR WOMEN
A mother and daughter create the cooperative in Marrakech to give women artisans stable work in natural fiber weaving.
RECOGNITION
Lalla Al Moutaaouina Prize
The cooperative receives the Lalla Al Moutaaouina prize.
NETWORK
Member of FEDIC
DOUM FOR WOMEN joins FEDIC.
DISTINCTION
Best Cooperative in North Africa
The cooperative is named best cooperative in North Africa.
A COMMUNITY
More Than 250 Women Artisans
The cooperative now brings together more than 250 women and works with fashion houses, hotels and design professionals.
RESPONSIBILITY
Ethical and Audited Practices
Working conditions and pay practices are part of our commitments and are covered by the audits and certifications we maintain.