Moroccan Decorative Art

A beautiful antique North African Tuareg Sahara bag. Tribally hand crafted, dyed, embroidered, leather bag with long fringe. The Tuareg are Berber...

L'art calligraphique de l'Islam hardcover art book. Calligraphy Art in Islam, French edition. French Edition by Abdelkebir Khatibi. Large wonderful...

Large Moroccan Silk Handmade Tassel Passementerie Curtain Tieback in Olive Green. A beautiful large Moroccan silver metal and silk handmade tassel pa...

Vintage Islamic Moroccan tile with the Hand of Fatima, pair of Fishes and a Gazelle, the Hand of Fatima is here to protect against negative energy, fishes and the gazelle are to bring good energy for business and wealth homes. The Hand of Fatima, also known as the Hamsa, can indeed be adorned with various decorative elements, including fishes and gazelle designs. These additional motifs can carry their own symbic meanings, which can vary based on ctural and personal interpretations. 1) Fishes: In some interpretations, fishes can symbize fertility, abundance, and sustenance. In Christian symbism, fishes are associated with Jesus and his disciples. In the context of the Hand of Fatima, fishes cod signify blessings and prosperity. 2) Gazelle: Gazelles are often associated with grace, beauty, and swiftness. They can also represent a connection to nature and the natural world. The addition of a gazelle to the Hand of Fatima design might emphasize qualities such as protection, elegance, and harmony. When combined with the Hand of Fatima, these designs cod amplify the protective and positive energies associated with the symb itself. However, it's important to note that interpretations can vary widely depending on ctural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and personal associations. The final meaning wod timately depend on the intent of the wearer or the person displaying the symbs. A Hamsa is a hand-shaped amet which is found across North Africa, and is often seen in Arabic and Jewish jewellery...

Large vintage Moroccan round brass tray, wall hanging decorative platter. Circa 1950s. Engraved and embossed large 38 inches round midcentury...

Fabulous very large handcrafted oval decorative brass tray. Very fine metalwork, hand-hammered & embossed with a floral pattern & center medallion with a fluted edge. Great to use on...

Early 20th century blue Moroccan Ceramic plate hand made in Fez. Handcrafted and glazed decorative ceramic bowl from Fez, Morocco. Featuring an elaborate hand-painted Moorish pattern...

Wonderful group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic script in black ink with red, green and yellow highlights. These are trul...

1990s Moroccan hand-stitched raffia fabric with geometrical shapes.

Antique hand-painted and handcrafted Moroccan ceramic bowl or wall art decorative plate, Large Moroccan ceramic bowl handcrafted in Fez by artisans. Hand painted Moorish ceramic pla...

One of a kind Christmas stockings. These Christmas stocking were made using a vintage Moroccan Berber rug. The front is 100% pure luxurious hand-spun wool, the backing is cotton. So...

Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan market scene with an old men seating on a carpet selling old coins and a Moorish...

Vintage Moroccan Moorish hand-hammered brass tray, intricate artwork, Metalwork brass repousse Moorish geometric designs with the star of Salomon in the center. Handcrafted decorati...

Handcrafted Moroccan hand-painted glazed ceramic plate with a yellow background and adorned with geometric black Moorish designs. Signed in the back in Arabic “Safi", which is the ci...

Fabulous Moroccan Moorish hand-hammered brass tray, intricate multi dimension artwork, very fine Islamic Metalwork brass repousse designs. Handcrafted wall hanging decorative brass tray with a copper...

Antique 1900s Moroccan hand-hammered brass tray, intricate artwork, very fine Islamic metalwork brass hand etched designs with a five pointed star in the center. Handcrafted decorati...

Orientalist Moroccan scene giclee painting of the King o Morocco. French orientalist reproduction painting of Mohamed V coming back from exile with a ...

1950's hand-painted square wood ceiling.

African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp sha...

African Tribal Art parchment wall hanging featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron and hand painted surface. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall lamp shade. Ir...

Over the Desert - Tents And Weaving Of Nomadic Pastors. Au fil du de´sert: Tentes et tissages des pasteurs nomades de Me´diterrane´e (French Edition) (French language) Paperback...

From the Far West Carpets and Textiles of Morocco Fiske, Patricia L. and Pickering, W. Russell and Yohe, Ralph S. in black cloth covered board ...

Handmade hanging brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Tetuán, Morocco, circa 1880. Engraved above the oil fonts in Hebrew: “Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in y...

Moroccan orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan rug market scene with an sellers seating on a pile of carpet and two other men wearing traditional colorful robes standing and checking the goods. The background depict an old house with wooden mucharabie and Moorish arches. Contemporary French oil on canvas orientalist painting of a Moroccan market...

Vintage Orientalist oil on canvas portrait of a young girl, painting depicting an orientalist girl dressed in traditional garments. Meticulous atte...

Gordon B. Coutts (Scottish/American, 1868-1937) A very fine and large orientalist oil on canvas titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier" (Arabic: عاشوراء‎ ʻĀshūrā’ - Urdu: عاشورا‎ - Persian: عاشورا‎ - Turkish: Aşure Günü). Signed and inscribed: 'Gordon Coutts/TANGIER' (lower right), circa 1920. Provenance: The Fisher Art Museum, University of Southern California. Gordon Coutts led a peripatetic career, born in Aberdeen, Scotland, he then studied and travelled to Glasgow, London, Paris and Rome before settling in Melbourne, Australia in 1891. In 1896 he moved to Sydney, where he taught at the Art Society of New South Wales, before returning back to Europe in 1899. With the climate of northern Europe detrimental to Coutts' poor health, he moved with his wife, Alice Grey, to the United States where he became a frequent exhibitor at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco. In 1920 he travelled to Tangiers, Morocco where, dressed as an Arab, he passed from tribe to tribe observing the lifestyle, customs and practices of the the village people and Bedouins. The present work depicts the celebration of Ashura. The day of Ashura is commemorated by Shi'ite Muslims; "A day of pain, pilgrimage and pageantry, it is one of the holiest in their religion. The word Ashura means 10, and refers to the tenth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. This is a period of mourning and cleansing, which marks the martyrdom of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad...

Moroccan exotic metallic brocade caftan gown, circa 1970s. The luxurious kaftan is designed with brilliant gold metallic fabric. The front of the elegant caftan gown is embellished with woven gold buttons and loops that run down the centre to the hemline. The cuffs and border seams are accented with handmade applique trim. This exotic Arabic caftan gown makes a very extravagant garment for formal attire transitions effortlessly to casual wear Measurements The gown length from the collar to the hem 52" 1/2 inches The bust measured flat side to side 18" 1/2 inches The complete bust measures 37" inches The shoulders measure 15" 1/2 inches The outer sleeve length measures 24" inches The waist section measured flat 20" 1/2 inches The hip section measured flat 24" 1/2 inches Size small to Medium. Elegant vintage Moroccan caftan lime green and silver lame metallic floral Moorish brocade Kaftan, circa 1970s. This vintage long maxi dress kaftan is crafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves It is a slip on, the button does not open. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. The Moroccan kaftans are worn by men and women, at home or at Moroccan wedding or traditional ceremonies. You can wear this traditional Moroccan caftan for your next Moroccan party, at the beach or to relax around the pool. Unisex long Moroccan robe...

Handcrafted in Morocco, hanging blackened round metal tray, hand chased with the doors of the city of Meknes. Black background with silver designs. D...