I have been in Morocco four times, on a round trip. The first one was just a little one and then we spent our holidays in this country. This is long time ago and Mr. G. still travelled. But then I did three big once. The South, the North and then all Imperial cities. All three were very interesting.
Here are some pictures which I took but have never published, it shows the Moroccan people on the streets and also how they work to make beautiful plates, vases and mosaic and work in a factory
As the main streets were really pretty in the evenings with all these lights I don't remember the city where I took this picture !
Women sitting on the benches along the street and chat and laugh.They were very friendly. As you see only the elderly woman wore a scarf.
a young mother with her little girl
entrance into a house
a wall in the factory
Mosaic is made here
A lot of smoke came out of the factory
This man makes vases, bowls and plates
and this girl paints them
He paints the huge vases
It seemed to me that the working conditions would never be acceptable in our Western countries, but these men seemed to be very happy and proud of their work !
And they can be, because what I saw was really very beautiful !
I love artwork like this. Morocco has always been in my bucket. Soon when this viral madness is over.... but until then, thanks for the photos.
ReplyDeleteI admire the beauty of the ceramic pots and plates and the mosaics. That is truly hand crafted, rare nowadays. I lived in Istanbul for a year and visited the old part of the bazaar often, they had piles of rugs, people who sold only copper pots, beautiful stuff. I would like to visit Morocco.
ReplyDeleteIt is really interesting to see different working environments. They are all skilful craftsmen and women who seem happy with their work.
ReplyDeleteLovely artwork!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to see people at work, creating beautiful items with their hands. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMorocco seems to have become a popular touristic destination during the last decade.
That was a lovely virtual cultural tour of Morocco!
ReplyDeleteYou took us on a wonderful tour, so nice to reflect on holidays/trips we have taken.
ReplyDeleteSo much fabulous handwork. The wall in the factory looks like my son's kiln.
ReplyDeleteMorocco looks like an interesting country that I hope to visit one day.
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