I jumped at the chance to
do a feature post for Love Design* when Tash asked me to keep an eye out for
design features on a recent trip to Morocco, so that we could create a link
between Love Design* and my blog Skip to Malou*. Love
Design* has grown in leaps and bounds in the last few months thanks to Tash’s
incredible eye for design and great writing style. I’m a postgrad Political
Science student and my blog Skip to Malou* focuses on a
little bit of everything; photography, travel, media, politics and interesting
tidbits. I hope this feature on
Moroccan interiors manages to wet everyone’s appetites, enjoy !
Xx Malou
Morocco is a country of
intricate beauty, rich colours and astounding attention to detail; every inch
of interior design has been carefully thought out and has a deep, symbolic
meaning. A Moroccan styled room, or even a small Moroccan detail, within any
home adds a touch of character and charm.
The arched, mosaic doorways
found in the Royal palaces are the fruit of thousands of hours of manual labour
spent chipping away at marble, iron, copper and stone, to achieve such a
grandeur (yet dizzying) effect.
Moroccans use variations of
Fatima’s hand as the symbol of femininity and protection within their homes, found
commonly on curtain tassles, etchings and in artwork.
What blew my mind was the
incredible attention to detail in every day items; from tiling to table tops,
carved chairs to curtains…even the door knockers are beautifully crafted!
 |
| These beautiful bottles would look lovely on a vanity or dressing table. |
Of course, we can’t talk
about Moroccan interiors without mentioning world renowned Moroccan carpets. The
most coveted carpets are soft and silky, made from camel wool which is painstakingly hand woven by women. With carpets used everywhere from
cars to hallways, you’d think a magical flying carpet was easier to find.
*Check out Tash’s post ‘The Barbadian Chattel House’ on Skip to Malou*
