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A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A great handwoven artisan tray or dish made of wool in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful combination of colors and beautiful design. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A great handwoven artisan tray or dish made of wool in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful combination of colors and beautiful design. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

This is yet another example of the appeal of simple things to which the Berber people treat us quite often. While their textiles, as well as their jewels, tell us about an unlimited torrent of creativity and imagination without compromising a bit on their authenticity and the symbols and elements that define them as a group, earthenware vessels like this take us to the realm of the beauty of humble things. The design and lines of this old Berber handmade artisan clay  Berber dish from the region of Imi N Tanout in Morocco, with no painted decoration, boost all those aspects to which its undeniable decorative potential and the superb and warm patina due to years and years of traditional use to grind the pits of the argan tree fruits and obtain the dense paste from which the famous and precious argan oil is extracted.

This is yet another example of the appeal of simple things to which the Berber people treat us quite often. Clay earthenware vessels like this henna bowl, take us to the realm of the beauty of humble things. The design and lines of this old Berber handmade artisan clay  vessel from Foum Zguid region, with no enamel and no painted decoration, boost all those aspects to which its undeniable decorative potential and the superb and warm patina due to years and years of traditional use are not but an additional asset.    

A hand-made old Berber  whitish earthenware water jar or vessel from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Low-fired, it is flat bottomed and both its sides and base are fairly thick. It features a typical Berber simple geometric stylized decoration made drawn with natural pigments obtained from extracts of local plants such as the mastic tree. It will make a great contribution to any patio, garden, veranda or even interior decoration. A true ethnic piece enjoying an undeniable character.

A lovely old earthenware vessel -bukala- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. It is used to store food. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Finally, it is cooked in primitive adobe ovens or buried in embers. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A hand-made old Berber whitish earthenware water jar or vessel from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Low-fired, it is flat bottomed and both its sides and base are fairly thick. It features a typical Berber simple geometric stylized decoration made drawn with natural pigments obtained from extracts of local plants such as the mastic tree. It will make a great contribution to any patio, garden, veranda or even interior decoration. A true ethnic piece enjoying an undeniable character.

A lovely old earthenware vessel -bukala- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. It is used to store food. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Finally, it is cooked in primitive adobe ovens or buried in embers. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A lovely old earthenware vessel -bukala- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. It is used to store food. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Finally, it is cooked in primitive adobe ovens or buried in embers. Authentic ancestral beauty!

Great hand woven straw basket from Morocco.

As versatile as you want it to be. Very decorative.

Great hand woven straw basket from Morocco.

As versatile as you want it to be. Very decorative.

Great hand woven straw basket from Morocco.

As versatile as you want it to be. Very decorative.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or in Morocco.Very decorative and full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber in Morocco.Very decorative and full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in Morocco.Very decorative and full of uses.

A lovely old earthenware water jug -guembura- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to transport water. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A lovely old earthenware water jug -guembura- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to transport water. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A lovely old earthenware pot -guedra- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to prepare food. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Finally, it is cooked in primitive adobe ovens or buried in embers. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A lovely old earthenware pot -guedra- from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. Used to prepare food. The pottery from the Rif region is handmade by women using the coil technique. Once the piece is molded, it will be polished and a slip (engobe) is applied to it. Traditional tribal designs are painted with natural dyes that, in addition to decorating, have prophylactic and flattering effects. Finally, it is cooked in primitive adobe ovens or buried in embers. Authentic ancestral beauty!

A lovely antique earthenware vessel from the Rif region in Northern Morocco. It was mainly used for the cleansing deemed necessary by the Coran before praying. Rare authentic ancestral beauty. 

Bonita olla  antigua de barro con tapa procedente la región montañosa del Rif, al norte de Marruecos. Este tipo de olla, con formas más sinuosas que la “Guedra”, se emplea para preparar comidas con bastante líquido, como guisos, purés o la famosa Jarera (sopa).