In Morocco, weaving is a traditional family art that dates back to the eighth century, known by the Berber tribes and called “Azetta” whose techniques remain a female tradition that is transmitted from mother to daughter. The Berber carpets do not use any model and are based on the only inspiration of the woman who makes them and the Berber world: its environment and its history related to the various Muslim, Jewish or Christian civilizations…
Wood craftsmanship In Morocco, is an ancestral heritage that is perpetuated thanks to the creativity of the craftsmen and especially to their know-how.
The manufacturing related to wood is very diversified, it ranges from decorative objects and accessories to luxury decoration such as luxury carpentry, dressing and wall decoration.
The art of wood was among the first components of the traditional Moroccan architecture known by the beauty of its mosques and palaces and by a know-how requested even internationally.
The leather sector continues to represent one of the most important sectors of the Moroccan craft industry, considered as a historical sector with a high export potential in the Moroccan industry.
The term “leather goods” finds its direct etymology in Morocco, it is in the fourteenth century that we begin to hear about “maroquin”, a word that designates the leather of goat and sheep from Morocco. Maroquinerie thus gave its name to the industry and trade of small leather objects.
Pottery is rooted in Moroccan history and culture: passed down through generations and introduced by the Moors more than 10 centuries ago with the installation of the first kilns in Fez, Meknes, Safi and Marrakech.
In the ceramics industry, Morocco ranks among the top 21 producers worldwide.
Moroccan pottery is distinguished by its styles and techniques according to the regions
Located in the heart of the medina of Fez, the brassware is part of the heritage of the Idrisside city. It is the emblem of the craft knowledge of the city of Fes.
Dinandier means the knowledge and techniques of working the metal to achieve decorative objects functional or useful. The coppersmiths of Fes carry out their activities in a dozen districts reserved for the craft: more than 1,200 workshops and a hundred Fondouks which are workshops organized around a central courtyard. The Seffarine square is reputed to be the place of brassware par excellence.
The Moroccan trimmings is born of a heritage of Roman, Berber and Andalusian traditions, so it has always been present as an ornament in traditional clothing: from classic dressmaking to high fashion, and which sometimes makes all the beauty of the creation, it is also found in interior decoration: curtains, lighting fixtures such as lampshades, ceramic vases, gift items and small decorative objects such as key rings, candle holders, and gives an indispensable touch in traditional accessories such as belts, slippers, handmade jewelry or even modern industrial jewelry.
