Complement your home decor or add a touch of the exotic with this fine engraved ceramic vase from Morocco. Handcrafted and baked in kilns that are over 200 years old, Moroccan pottery is known for its rich colors, intricate engravings, and repetitive designs.

Product Features:

• Color options: Blue, amber, turquoise, marigold
• Moroccan pottery dates back over a thousand years
• Many of the same techniques still used today
• Engraved ceramic vase
• Handmade of red clay
• Each vase is signed by the artisan
• Dimensions: 9.5 inches high x 8 inches in diameter

Story Behind the Art:
Moroccan ceramics are predominantly made by men who inherit the craft from their fathers and grandfathers, passed down for generations. Today, there are some trade schools which are beginning to teach Moroccan pottery making. The engraved ceramic vases were made by a group of three artisans - ages 17, 24 and 30. One of them is the pottery shop's son. The artisans are located in the ocean-side city of Safi, Morocco, which is known for ceramics made of red clay. Mostafa and Rachid are extremely skilled at the craft and can make a large variety of items such as plates or bowls using the potter's wheel in less than ten minutes. Ahmed makes these items all year long in order to save money and get married. Mostafa and Rachid also work full time to support themselves. They are not married but they hope to have families in the future.

What is Worldstock?

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

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