Art - Traditional Woodworks and Colorful Woven Carpets
The eclectic pulse and electrifying atmosphere that can be enjoyed throughout Morocco is largely captured through the brilliant colors and bold designs that are visible in every city. The diverseness of the landscape and the intensity of the culture often seem somewhat captivated by the many forms of artwork that are so often seen and sometimes sold in galleries and on the streets in the various towns of this legendary country.
During your travels, you may find yourself eyeing some of the beautiful artwork that is on sale at the local markets. The creative abilities of the locals are expressed in so many different forms that you may find it quite difficult to choose which you like best. Wood and furniture is so deliciously decorated with rich, strong carvings. This is a skill that has been passed down over many years and many of the works today are still created with traditional work tools. If you are fortunate enough to see a carpenter plying his trade, you will likely be fascinated by the ingenuity and skill involved in such a craft.
Another popular art form is that of the colorful woven carpets that are so abundant at village markets. The strong, geometric designs and rich coloring is carefully and meticulously constructed on a manual loom by individual crafters in many of the city’s carpet houses. Some carpets are also woven by skilled crafters at their homesteads further away from the cities. You can be sure that these intrinsically beautiful carpets are of the finest quality and are worth every bit of the money you pay for them – regardless of how much or little you pay for them.
There are also quite a few ornate ceramics that boast captivating mosaics which are on sale at galleries and at some markets. These ceramics are usually incredibly ornate and are the masterpieces of a few skilled artisans. You may prefer more conventional forms of art, such as sculpture, painting and calligraphy. All of these items can be found while winding through the bustling streets of the various towns and cities of Morocco.
If you have the opportunity to visit this resplendent country your trip would be incomplete without a little memento of some sort. So visit the many art galleries and stalls around the country and pick out a few favorites to take home.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-03-08 09:34:06
In a trip to Morocco in 2009 I purchased a print by Hamid Bouhali. I would like to purchase another print. Is there a website or a gallery with a website where I could purchase another print.
2010-02-13 12:44:36
i am acollector of african tribal arts looking for galleries in morrocco to sell some of my collections and to buy new one too,could you please help with information of galleries that buy african tribal arts?your response will be highly apprecited.
2009-12-05 16:44:57
Hello, I like very much your article. I am a graduate student and I am very interested in Moroccan visual arts and it's representation in Media (Moroccan media). I would really like to have information about broadcastings (magazines...) the subject. Best regards
2009-11-05 10:08:31
If you are looking for more information about the Galerie Frederic Damgaard you can visit their website at http://www.galeriedamgaard.com/
2009-11-04 00:20:44
hello!!! I am an artist would like to exibit and sell my painting ,oil ;Desert man . Could you help me the net address of the gallery so I could download it. The painting is very nice, reflects the spirit of the nomads....
2009-10-29 09:16:42
To Idris Sharif, We invite you to join theMorocco.com forums and post your enquiry there. Other forum members may be able to assist you. Regards, Morocco.com Team
2009-10-27 16:53:45
Sir/Madam, Sir/Madam, I am greatly interested in reviewing and possibly purchasing Moroccan art. I particularly interested in painting (oil, water colours, abstract, portraits, etc.). It seems most art galleries are located in Marrakesh, Tangiers, or Essaouira. Would you be so kind to inform if there are any art galleries in Rabat and Casablanca. In information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. Sharif
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