Morocco has a very rich craftsmanship revealing an ancestral tradition still alive. Berber craftsmanship has inherited a sumptuous know-how passed from one generation to another with ardor and passion. It is essentially represented by objects that are both sublime and useful in everyday life. These are creations of pottery, ceramics, wood, jewelry, tapestry, textile and leather goods. Some [hand-crafted] creations are influenced by Eastern traditions or Arab-Andalusian. Every Moroccan city has its own [crafts], among others: - Rabat is known for its traditional carpets and embroidery with very original and complex patterns used for linen and some clothes [and accessories such as a Fez and a Tetouan]. The proportions and composition of carpets are generally related to the use and location for which they are intended. The value of a carpet is judged by the number of knots or warp and weft threads that form the background fabric. We must distinguish urban carpets from rural carpets. Among the first, the most famous are those of Rabat composed of drawings of oriental influence, [the Royal carpet of Rabat.] The so-called rural or Berber carpets are in high wool knotted stitches, artistically colored, and have geometric patterns often [diamond shaped]. For more documentation on Berber carpets, click on "Berber carpets". The art of embroidery has developed particularly in the northern cities: Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Salé, Chefchaouen, Tetouan and Azzemmour. Each of these cities, having undergone influences of different [origins], has distinguished its technique [from] typical choices of colors, ornamental motifs and point patterns. Thus, Fez is famous for its silk embroidery on linen and cotton, for its embroidery of gold threads on silk or cotton or satin veils decorated with metal threads. Embroidery of Fes Meknes is known for its warm-colored embroidery performed on muslin supports. Rabat is distinguished by a broad repertoire inherited from Andalusia. Embroidery Tetouan - Leather goods very famous in Fez and Marrakech; Traditional slippers Moroccan pouf - Pottery, one of the first artisanal activities of humanity, is to discover in Safi and Fez; - The jewels are divided into urban and rural jewels. The first are usually finely chiseled gold motifs. They are made by craftsmen grouped in specialized neighborhoods of big cities. The rural people [work] in the south mainly in Tiznit, Agadir, Goulimine, Laayoune, Taroudant and Essaouira with money. The southern regions are famous for their enamelled silver jewelry. As a general rule, the value of a piece of jewelery is measured by the weight, regardless of the quality or quantity of work. Often decorated as jewelry, curved blade daggers are the most common. - Brass or copper objects are made in Marrakech, Fez and Tetouan. Brass ashtray and Copper mirror frame Handicrafts are all produced by hand, with machines and tools that remain largely traditional, giving each work a unique character and authenticity. - Architecture is an eminent element of Moroccan craftsmanship. Indeed, it allows artists and craftsmen to create magnificent masterpieces (zelliges, plaster, wood ...) [and] give a majestic aspect to Moroccan cities. Zelliges (mosaics) Sculpture on plaster Wooden Crafts For centuries, [and] more than 40 corporations have been working on materials such as wood, copper, ordinary or precious metal, stone and have acquired [a] unique know-how. Moroccan artisanal production is based on strong traditions and offers a diversity of products ranging from simple utilitarian objects to objects of art. Silver and jewelry: The work of jewelry is considered an art. [Patterns] evolve over time according to the fashions and inspirations of artisans. Fibulae, rings, bracelets, earrings, belts ... gilded, silvered, amber, chiselled, enhanced with stones ... Moroccan jewels accompany the woman throughout her life. They trade by the piece or the weight. Berber fibula Berber ring Berber bracelet Berber earrings Belt Wood and marquetry: Frames, candlesticks, jewel chests, boxes, chess boards, tables ... or, more grandiose, decorative panels, screens, doors ... are made from carved cedar wood or cedar roots and from lemon, orange or ebony for marquetry. Spoons, ladles, cutlery, molds .... Embroidery: Embroidery is one of the most striking features of Moroccan craftsmanship. Every region, even every city, has its own style, its [own] technique. The embroidery is reserved for women.
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