Unique Moroccan Andalusian pottery vase
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Price
$2,800.00
Regular price
$2,200.00
Large Moroccan pottery vases are captivating pieces of art, celebrated for their vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and rich cultural history. They can add a touch of exotic elegance to any home decor, whether as stand-alone decorative items or functional pieces.
Here's a closer look at these stunning vases:
Measures: 37” x 18”
Characteristics
Diverse styles: Moroccan pottery boasts a wide range of styles, influenced by Berber, Islamic, Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine traditions.
Geometric patterns and calligraphy: Islamic art, with its emphasis on spirituality and harmony, significantly influenced Moroccan pottery, leading to prominent use of intricate geometric patterns, arabesque motifs, and calligraphy.
Vibrant colors: Moroccan ceramics are renowned for their dazzling array of colors, reflecting the country's diverse landscapes and lively traditions.
Hand-crafted: Many Moroccan vases are handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations, ensuring each piece is unique and imbued with a sense of authenticity.
Functionality: Beyond their aesthetic appeal, many Moroccan pottery items are functional, like tagines for cooking and water jars for keeping water cool.
Styles and traditions
Fez pottery: Known for its striking blue and white designs, often featuring geometric patterns, flowers, or calligraphy, Fez pottery stands out for its elegance and intricacy. The distinctive blue color, sometimes referred to as "Bleu de Fez," is achieved using cobalt oxide glazes.
Safi ceramics: Safi is a major center for pottery production, and its vases are recognizable by their distinctive metal inlays and radiant glazes in shades like green, turquoise, and black. Safi pottery also frequently features ornate cut-out patterns.
Tamegroute pottery: Originating in the Draa River Valley, Tamegroute pottery is distinguished by its unique green glaze, achieved by incorporating specific local minerals into the glaze mixture, including copper oxide, silica, manganese, and barley flour. These vases often have an earthy, rustic appearance.
Berber-inspired pottery: Reflecting the traditions of the indigenous Berber people, this style is characterized by bold lines, natural tones, and symbolic motifs representing protection, fertility, or strength.
Rif mountains pottery: In the Rif mountains of northern Morocco, a unique style of modeled pottery, crafted solely by women using ancient techniques, persists. These pieces, utilitarian in nature, often bear marks specific to each tribe, showcasing the region's rich heritage
Materials: clay,paint
Here's a closer look at these stunning vases:
Measures: 37” x 18”
Characteristics
Diverse styles: Moroccan pottery boasts a wide range of styles, influenced by Berber, Islamic, Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine traditions.
Geometric patterns and calligraphy: Islamic art, with its emphasis on spirituality and harmony, significantly influenced Moroccan pottery, leading to prominent use of intricate geometric patterns, arabesque motifs, and calligraphy.
Vibrant colors: Moroccan ceramics are renowned for their dazzling array of colors, reflecting the country's diverse landscapes and lively traditions.
Hand-crafted: Many Moroccan vases are handcrafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations, ensuring each piece is unique and imbued with a sense of authenticity.
Functionality: Beyond their aesthetic appeal, many Moroccan pottery items are functional, like tagines for cooking and water jars for keeping water cool.
Styles and traditions
Fez pottery: Known for its striking blue and white designs, often featuring geometric patterns, flowers, or calligraphy, Fez pottery stands out for its elegance and intricacy. The distinctive blue color, sometimes referred to as "Bleu de Fez," is achieved using cobalt oxide glazes.
Safi ceramics: Safi is a major center for pottery production, and its vases are recognizable by their distinctive metal inlays and radiant glazes in shades like green, turquoise, and black. Safi pottery also frequently features ornate cut-out patterns.
Tamegroute pottery: Originating in the Draa River Valley, Tamegroute pottery is distinguished by its unique green glaze, achieved by incorporating specific local minerals into the glaze mixture, including copper oxide, silica, manganese, and barley flour. These vases often have an earthy, rustic appearance.
Berber-inspired pottery: Reflecting the traditions of the indigenous Berber people, this style is characterized by bold lines, natural tones, and symbolic motifs representing protection, fertility, or strength.
Rif mountains pottery: In the Rif mountains of northern Morocco, a unique style of modeled pottery, crafted solely by women using ancient techniques, persists. These pieces, utilitarian in nature, often bear marks specific to each tribe, showcasing the region's rich heritage
Materials: clay,paint
