The Medina colorway is bright and rich reflecting the moods and atmosphere of the open air markets or “souks” in any Arab town. Here the vendors bargain with shoppers for anything from food to furnishings, carpets to pillows. Life is very colorful in Morocco.
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Simulates the art of carved plaster which is ubiquitous in the buildings of Morocco.
This bright pattern is derived from carved plaster.
In the markets inside the Medina, spice merchants display their colorful cones of countless different seasonings.
The camel is the best means of transportation in the Sahara. They are adorned with decorative tassels which also serve to keep the flies away.
The windows and furniture in Morocco are decorated with scrolled iron work which acts to shadow the inner rooms of the homes which are built around a center courtyard.
Doors to shops in the markets in the Medina are covered with beaded curtains to shade the interior and keep out the flies!
Tiles are seen everywhere in Morocco in countless geometric shapes and bright colors.
Another tile design that is brightly colored and produces a wonderful pattern.
The kilim is a flat woven rug of many uses. The blue tones in Moroccan art are derived from the stone lapis lazuli.
This delicate screen pattern interlocks and is often seen on the doors of cabinets and on interior screens.
The camels are covered with colorful blankets to protect them from the rubbing of their saddles.
The tile work of Morocco is very detailed and this one resembles a kaleidoscope.
