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The Henna Tradition and Its Cultural Significance in Morocco

The Ritual of Henna in Morocco The henna ceremony in Morocco is a significant cultural tradition with deep-rooted meaning within Moroccan society. This ceremonial event is a vital part of the wedding preparations and is an essential ritual for the bride. The application of henna, a natural dye derived from the Lawsonia inermis plant, symbolizes joy, fertility, and protection against evil [...]

2024-12-03T15:31:06+00:0027 November 2024|

The art of Mosaic – an ancestral tradition

One of the most striking features of Moroccan architecture is the Zellij, the creation of an intricate mosaic design using hand-cut, glazed tiles. Skilled artisans assemble the jigsaw-like tiles to form geometrical patterns of great complexity. Each piece in the mosaic has a different name, describing either its shape or its function: these include squares, triangles, stars, diamonds, polygons, crosses, knots, forks and candles. Colours [...]

2024-08-30T10:08:05+00:0014 November 2023|
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