Accentuate your home decor with this exquisite plate handmade in Morocco. This plate features an intricate hand-etched and hand-painted design. This decorative accessory is crafted of fine ceramics, dried in the sun and baked in a kiln.

Product Features

• Materials: Ceramic, metal
• Number of pieces in set: 1
• Color/pattern options: Black, turquoise, white, brown
• Care instructions: Decorative plate
• Weight: 4 pounds
• Dimensions: 14 inches wide x 3 inches high

Story Behind the Art:
Pottery of this type is made in Safi, Morocco, a fishing village on the Atlantic coast. Safi is known as one of the centers for this art form and uses red clay to create ceramic pottery. Clay is softened by hand, and formed using a potter's wheel which is powered by foot. Pieces are dried in the hot African sun, and baked in kilns that are over 200 years old. All items are hand etched and hand painted. Artisans live comfortably yet modestly, most living with extended family. Artisans work in the souk (Market) in the medina (center of town). This art form is passed down from father to son. Moroccans are very proud of their arts and in preserving their heritage.

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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