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.
Simulates the art of carved plaster which is ubiquitous in the buildings of Morocco.
The tiles in this pattern are in bright colors yet the cream background calms the eye.
In the markets inside the Medina, spice merchants display their colorful cones of countless different seasonings.
The bazaars in the medina are called souks, and consist of many small stalls and shops full of delightful wares.
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.
