Chouara Leather Tannery - Fez, Morocco
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N 34° 03.966 W 004° 58.254
30S E 318119 N 3771237
This is a well-known tannery in Fez where tourists can see (and smell!) leather being made using old-fashioned techniques.
Waymark Code: WM1AYA8
Location: Morocco
Date Posted: 10/28/2024
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From Atlas Obscura:
"In the tanneries of Chouara, animal hides are prepared the old fashioned way: soaked in limestone vats of pigeon poop and donkey urine, hand/foot-beaten to a pulp and colored with all-natural dyes.
The yellow leather dyed with saffron is considered the most valued and is traditionally used to make pointy-toed slippers called babouche.
It should be noted that smell is not for the weak of stomach, so it’s best to accept the sprigs of mint offered at the door before taking in the sights."
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