Ceramics is well-known all over the world for its quality and authenticity. Since prehistoric times, ceramic has been known to play significant roles in most technologies. The ceramic industries were already here for thousands of years. But what makes it unique is every place has its own design and each place decorates their ceramics differently. Morroco with its rich and diverse ceramic tradition is one of the most ancient. It's dating back to the pre-Islamic era, in Morroco the art includes pottery, tiles, zellige (mosaic), and faience (glazed earthenware). The people who make ceramic in Morocco are called potters or ceramists. Most of the time, they are often part of family businesses that have been passed down for generations.

Ceramics is well-known all over the world for its quality and authenticity. Since prehistoric times, ceramic has been known to play significant roles in most technologies. The ceramic industries were already here for thousands of years. But what makes it unique is every place has its own design and each place decorates their ceramics differently. Morroco with its rich and diverse ceramic tradition is one of the most ancient. It's dating back to the pre-Islamic era, in Morroco the art includes pottery, tiles, zellige (mosaic), and faience (glazed earthenware).
The people who make ceramic in Morocco are called potters or ceramists. Most of the time, they are often part of family businesses that have been passed down for generations. The process started with sourcing and collecting the clay from natural deposits or clay pits, which were then carefully cleaned to remove impurities and debris. The clay was then soaked in water for a period of time to make it more pliable and easier to work with. This process, known as "slaking," allows the clay particles to break down and become more malleable. They mixed the clay with other materials such as sand or grog (fired clay that has been crushed into a coarse powder) to enhance its strength and reduce shrinkage during drying and firing. They use various tools to shape, decorate, and fire their pieces. And also different techniques are used, such as wheel throwing, hand building, molding, and carving to produce unique pieces of ceramics.
The ceramic art of Morocco is influenced by various sources, such as Islamic, Berber, Andalusian, Ottoman, Roman, and Phoenician cultures. The ceramic art also reflects the natural beauty of the Moroccan landscape, such as the colors of the sea, the sky, the desert, and the mountains. Ceramic art often features geometric patterns, floral motifs, calligraphy, and symbols. There are four main centers of ceramic art in Morocco: Fez, Safi, Meknes, and Salé. Each center has its own style and specialty. Fez is known for its blue and white pottery and tiles. Safi is famous for its colorful pottery and zellige. Meknes is renowned for its green pottery and tiles. Salé is distinguished for its faience and painted pottery. Being the proud owner of a Moroccan artist's ceramic art in its original design and form, or design your own and have them made, so you'll be bringing a piece of Morocco into your home.

Moroccan Ceramic Art