he art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are co

Archeologists and historians agree that it is from the Sumerian culture dating back to around 3,000B.C that mosaic decoration originated.

Mosaics were used across the ancient world for domestic interior decoration. Mosaics of the 4th century BC are found in the Macedonian palace-city of Aegae, and they enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas, and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europas.

The word "mosaic" derives from the Greek: “patient work, worthy of the Muses” and to watch first hand the work of a Moroccan artisan designing his intricate patterns is certainly “patient work”

The history of Moroccan mosaics dates back to the 12th Century

Moroccan mosaics are created using the Zellige technique which consists of using hand-cut ceramic tiles and then intricately placing the tiles in such a way as to create geometric patterns.

Zellige, it is believed was influenced by the Frumuşeni Mosaics of the Byzantines. Frumuşeni mosaics were a set of millennium old mosaics, found in Romania and dating at about the 11th Century.

The art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are com

cedonian palace-city of Aegae, and they enriched the floors of Hellenistic villas, and Roman dwellings from Britain to Dura-Europas.

The word "mosaic" derives from the Greek: “patient work, worthy of the Muses” and to watch first hand the work of a Moroccan artisan designing his intricate patterns is certainly “patient work”

The history of Moroccan mosaics dates back to the 12th Century

Moroccan mosaics are created using the Zellige technique which consists of using hand-cut ceramic tiles and then intricately placing the tiles in such a way as to create geometric patterns.

Zellige, it is believed was influenced by the Frumuşeni Mosaics of the Byzantines. Frumuşeni mosaics were a set of millennium old mosaics, found in Romania and dating at about the 11th Century.

The art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are co

designing his intricate patterns is certainly “patient work”

The history of Moroccan mosaics dates back to the 12th Century

Moroccan mosaics are created using the Zellige technique which consists of using hand-cut ceramic tiles and then intricately placing the tiles in such a way as to create geometric patterns.

Zellige, it is believed was influenced by the Frumuşeni Mosaics of the Byzantines. Frumuşeni mosaics were a set of millennium old mosaics, found in Romania and dating at about the 11th Century.

The art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are co

e tiles in such a way as to create geometric patterns.

Zellige, it is believed was influenced by the Frumuşeni Mosaics of the Byzantines. Frumuşeni mosaics were a set of millennium old mosaics, found in Romania and dating at about the 11th Century.

The art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are co

he art of Zellige flourished at the Hispano-Moresque period, then into Morocco.

This form of mosaics has repetitive patterns which originate from a central point and represent the unity of man.

Mosaics in Morocco are handcrafted by skilled artisans and are commonly found in all of the Imperial cities.

To be taken of a guided tour and watching many of the artisans at work was a rewarding experience. These artisans sit for hours at a time, placing the tiles into their unique geometric pattern.

When one witnesses the artisan at work, then visits the Hassan 11 Mosque in Casablanca, an incredibly magnificent building, with its unbelievably beautiful mosaics, then the grandeur of Moroccan craft is truly appreciated. More than 10,000 artisans worked on this splendid mosque for over five years.

Why not add a little of that authentic Moroccan touch to your home.

Simply add some lamps or a brightly colored mosaic table with its base of hand forged iron and you will indeed really add a little something extra. Your new addition will indeed reflect your individual style and taste.