Moroccan Ceramics History

The ceramic art among the world s most ancient occupy a special place in the realm of moroccan crafts.

Moroccan ceramics history.

Since then morocco is very well known for their wide range of ceramic pottery. Urban pottery is delicate and sophisticated it is inspired by islamic arts. Moroccan ceramics are rich in history february 3 2011 a land of great natural beauty moroccan ceramic art represents a distinctive synthesis of varied cultural heritages. Vintage blue and white moroccan pottery from fez 1990s silver wire embellished pottery octogan shaped bowl with lid 6 across 5 tall turnpiketreasures.

The arabs brought the persian practice of tiled ornamentation to morocco. As early as the almohad period at least prominent bands of ceramic decoration in green and white were already features on the minarets of the kutubiyya mosque and the kasbah mosque of marrakesh relatively simple in design they may have reflected artistic influences from sanhaja berber culture. Urban ceramics mainly produced in salé fez and safi southern pottery and northern or rural pottery. Moroccan art has been influenced by a diversity of cultures due to being occupied by romans vandals visigoths byzantine greeks 278ad to.

Moroccan ceramics browse our exquisite collection of traditional moroccan pottery moroccan ceramics moroccan fez platters and berber design bowls and platters ideal to serve fruit or large salads. Moroccan ceramic green high bowl tamegroute moroccan dishes hand painted ceramic tableware handmade green dinnerware vintage moroccan artisanatstore. Pottery has been a part of moroccan tradition for many years. 4 out of 5 stars 41 41 reviews.

City of morocco the kingdom of morocco is renown for its pottery covered with complex geometric arabesque and beautiful rich patterns. Each ceramic piece is unique because it features techniques and influences from different regions in africa inspired by ancient art and architecture. Lonely planet author john vlahides learns the time honoured process of pottery making in fez a city known for its rich history of craftsmanship. Zellij made its appearance in the region during the 10th century.

Berber influenced by the carthaginians and greeks and by the tribal arts of sub suharan africa arab persian sumerian french english moorish egyptian and andalucian. All were hand painted with fine details deep colors and a variety of hand spun designs. The rich pottery tradition of moroccan pottery large moroccan antique polychrome decorated bowl with arabesque motif. There are many types of moroccan pottery.