Moroccan Woodworking

The Moroccan woodworking art can be classified into two categories: the urban and rural.

The urban art is steeped in tradition imported from the East or from Spain. The Eastern influence is particularly evident in carpets, fabrics and embroideries and the input of Andalusia were still perceived in the arts of ceramic, metal, wood and  leather. 
The arts of rural Berbers are more "primitive". The objects are often utilitarian and function as furniture, tools, utensils indispensable to daily life and some ornaments for the community.


The use of wood as building material is a widespread tradition which goes back to the time Idrisid, so around the VII th century.


Now, using the wood for the construction of mosques, monuments, houses and buildingsis very common.


The sculptors transform wood into true masterpieces with rich and original motifs . In addition to its captivating beauty, wood gives off a pleasant fragrance in the room.



Moroccan Woodworking is considered a fine art in Morocco that requires much patience and meticulousness.

 Woodworking is possible thanks to the presence of trees such as cedar, pine, beech and olive. These trees are abundantly present in Morocco, especially in the valleys and mountains.

It took until the 12th century and Merinids for the work of carved wood to become an art in itself. Many elements of woodwork, painted, carved, or turned decorate mosques, monuments and beautiful houses in Morocco were created.



 They use the most exquisite methods of fabrication for the ceilings, friezes, wall panels, and moucharabiehs ... With regard to decorative objects (chess boards, small boxes, animals, table, sofa ...) the high reputation of unique products goes to cities like Essaouira, fez and Marrakech.



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