Voices from the Past, Vision for the Future: The Essence of Kacieyewear Through Berber Poetry

Childhood Memories in a Berber Village

As a child in my father's Berber village, I vividly remember the women singing in the fields. Their voices, imbued with the soul and the earth, echoed through the valleys and mountains, creating an unforgettable melody that has never left my memory. Now, as an adult, I embarked on a journey to rediscover and share this cultural richness. This led me to discover "The Songs of Tassaout", a literary treasure translated by René Euloge.


With my sister in 1995 in my father's Berber village

MRIRIDA N’AÏT ATTIK: THE REBEL AMAZIGH POETESS, AN INSPIRATION FOR KACIEYEWEAR

Mririda N’Aït Attik, a rebellious poetess of the High Atlas in the 1940s, resonated with a particular strength. Her songs, imbued with freedom and beauty, spoke of the torments of love, the condition of women, and the resistance to the French occupier. René Euloge, an artist and translator, was captivated by her spirit and voice, and immortalized her poems in his work “The Songs of Tassaout.” Born in the rusticity of Magdaz village, Mririda, the voice of the Tassaout river, stood proudly against conventions. “I was nicknamed Mririda, Mririda, the nimble frog of the meadows,” she proclaimed, symbolizing resistance and audacity. These same qualities inspire our brand today, KACIEYEWEAR.

Mririda in 1940 from "The Songs of Tassaout"

KACIEYEWEAR: A TRIBUTE TO TRADITION AND INNOVATION

In each creation of KACIEYEWEAR,Mririda's legacy continues. Our glasses, more than simple accessories, are a bridge between the past and the present, between childhood memories and today's modernity. They embody the patterns, colors, and spirit of resistance of the Berber culture. Each model in our collection tells a story of a rich land, a proud culture. These glasses are not just a means to see the world, but a way to connect with a deep and meaningful story.