CREATE A DINNER TABLE WITH SOUL
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Shop this collection of green pottery and ceramics made in the south of Morocco. Handmade plates, bowls, and table decor.
WHAT IS TAMEGROUTE POTTERY?
Exclusively made in Tamegroute, Morocco, each piece of pottery is unique with its own marks and textures which are created during the firing process. The three marks which appear on each piece of pottery are an example of this.
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Large Tamegroute Dish
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Moroccan Tamegroute Medium Green Bowl
£ 20.00
Anybody who has visited Morocco will notice that many of the roofs in the Medina have rich green roof tiles that resemble pots sliced in half.
These roof tiles are handmade as are the green Zellige floor tiles used in the Al-Attatrine Madrasa in Fes, another ceramic product ubiquitous in Moroccan architecture.
I really wanted to capture that detail in my range of Moroccan ceramics, the green is such a deep, beautiful colour, it looks stunning as a backdrop to food.
As I walked around the Medina of Marrakech, I happened upon Potier de Tamrgroute, a craftsman who created the pottery in the village of Tamegroute in the south of Morroco.
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“The products themselves – Tamegroute plates and bowls – are wonderful. They’re exactly as described; full of character and a delight to use. They were delivered promptly and extremely well-packaged – no damage at all. It’s been great to shop with We Are Nomads from start to finish”. See more reviews.
Phil - Italy
The green and yellow pottery are unique to Tamegroute, the formula of this pottery is a closely guarded secret. Designed and made in the village, the green and yellow finishes are formed using an ancient process that remains unchanged.
Each piece is unique with its own marks and textures which are created during the firing process. The three marks which appear on each piece of pottery are an example of this.
CUSTOMER SHARES
Customers love our green Tamegroute pottery and ceramics, they are a piece of Morocco in your home. Each piece is truly unique and they’re full of character you don’t get from mass-produced ceramics.
Sourcing the jewel of Morocco’s ceramics industry, Tamegroute pottery.
It’s always a pleasure to visit the makers I have met along my shop’s journey. Every time I am in Marrakech I meet up with Abdelkarim and inevitably end up bringing more of his wonderful Tamegroute pottery back. His shop is a showcase for all of the work created by the potters back in his hometown the pottery is named after, Tamegroute. Situated in the South of the country, each piece is shipped to the main store in the old Medina where it is showcased to passers-by in the open space. The distinctive green pottery is unique to the village, each is made by hand with the texture to prove it. If you have been to the Medina in Marrakech you may have seen it on display for even visited Abdelkarims shop.
The shop is a treasure trove of objects for the home and kitchen. Beautifully wonky candlesticks with a pleasingly glossy green glaze, side tables clad in small tiles. The walls a full of large plates, some of them detailed with brass edges. It’ssuch an inspiring place to be. I imagine most online shop owners dream of having a physical shop, if I have a shop one day, I would want it to be drenched in colour like this.
I’m always drawn to tableware. I think the dining table is an easy place to bring in unique objects. People are drawn to matching dining sets, it’s probably a bit of hangover from the “best china” a lot of households had, kept locked away in cabinets only brought out on special occasions. I don’t subscribe to that, every dinner is a special occasion, time spent with family or friends should be celebrated, it should be a riot of colour and good food.
If you are looking to start a collection of handmade or more unique pieces, start off with a fruit bowl, centrepiece or a vase. These are standout pieces that can be used as a landmark to your table, something which you can build a new collection around.
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Tamegroute Green Jagged Bowl
£ 38.00
A piece that you have picked up travelling is great place to start especially if it’s something that’s different to what you’ll find in most UK shops. It’ll drive conversation about where you picked up and can even inspire people to think about travelling there themselves. Something that I notice from my travels around Africa in particular is how much colour is present. Table are filled with food made to be tasty not just pretty, this abundance means that lots of vessels will fill the table too.
