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Metalware Terracotta
Wrought iron, brown-hued copper, bright yellow brass Berber pottery features a
(a mixture of copper and zinc) and nickel silver (a mixture combination of simple,
of copper, zinc and nickel) are the main materials used sturdy shapes, ochre
in Moroccan metalware. The finest pieces and brown colours and
are engraved or damas cened (inlaid with geometric motifs.
contrasting metal).

Brass tray
Terracotta kasbah
Teapot
A squat teapot with
tapering lid, made
of stainless steel or
silver, is an essential
piece of equipment
Lantern for making mint tea.
Berber pottery
Silver
Silver is the predominant material of Berber
jewellery. The most common items are brooches,
which Berber women wear in pairs, to secure their
veils at each shoulder. The shape and decoration
of brooches varies according to
the region.

Silver and Coral Necklace
Berber women traditionally
Hand of Fatima, wear a lot of jewellery. Today,
a lucky charm Anklet Koumiya dagger jewellery is made increasingly
of synthetic resin that mimics
the colour of coral.

Clothing
Jellabas, loose-fitting hooded cloaks with long
sleeves, and gandouras, tunics with short sleeves,
can be purchased in souks. Burnouses, hooded
woollen cloaks, are seen in rural areas. Embroidered
silk belts, traditionally
made in Fès, are highly
sought-after but are
increasingly difficult
to find.

Embroidery
Each city has its own traditions
and styles of embroidery. It is used
to adorn tablecloths, table napkins,
cushions and other items, in a
A child’s gandoura variety of patterns. Babouches

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