TAMEGROUTE COLLECTION

Create a table with soul

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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University of Al Quaraouiyine

The green and yellow pottery is unique to Tamegroute; its formula 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.


Anyone who has visited Morocco will notice that many of the roofs in the Medina have rich green tiles that resemble sliced-in-half pots. These roof tiles are handmade, as are the green Zellige floor tiles used in the Al-Attarine Madrasa in Fes, another ceramic product ubiquitous in Moroccan architecture.

CREATE A DINNER TABLE WITH SOUL

★★★★★

“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

As I walked around the Medina of Marrakech, I happened upon Abdel of Potier de Tamegroute, a craftsman from the village of Tamegroute in the south of Morocco.


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. 


The shop is a treasure trove of objects for the home and kitchen. Beautifully candlesticks with a pleasingly glossy green glaze, side tables clad in small tiles. The walls are full of large plates, some of them detailed with brass edges. It’s such an inspiring place to be.

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, “best china” 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.

Something that I notice from my travels around Africa, in particular, is how much colour is present. Tables are filled with food made to be tasty, not just pretty. This abundance means that lots of vessels fill the table too.