MBZR – Crafts

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Intricately pierced brass, carved wood, geometrically tiled patterns – our artisans achieve these by hand using centuries-old techniques, carefully honed over time before graduating to ‘maalem’, or ‘masters’ of their craft.

Now at work in our ateliers, these maalem are the inheritors of an artistic tradition that could only have reached its zenith in Morocco. Where centuries of trade and migration created a uniquely rich culture.

A heritage that we are proud to have nurtured for 80 years at Moroccan Bazaar, preserving ancient Moorish practices that create finely detailed interiors – both traditional and contemporary – only to be achieved by hand.

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Our use of hand-drawn floral, geometric and calligraphic patterns and the jeweller’s saw, the careful precision of the etched brass work detailing.

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Brass

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Among the most beautiful naturally occurring substances on earth, mother of pearl brings a beguiling iridescence to the inlaid furniture made at our woodcraft atelier.

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Mother of Pearl

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Timber, transported to and from Tangier for centuries, today we make sure the best of it, kiln-dried for stability carefully formed in the city at our specialist woodwork atelier.

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Mashrabiya

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Maillechort, a blend of copper, nickel & zinc can be intricately carved, etched, engraved or embossed by artisans to create elegant tables, cabinets, mirrors & chairs.

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Maillechort

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Worked by the virtuoso hands of our maalem, the finest kiln-dried cedar, mahogany, beech, oak and rosewood is used to create pieces of extraordinary character & presence.

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Hand Carved

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The art of hand painted wood – zouak is a detailed intricate work, giving a colourful and unique touch to furniture.

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Hand Painted