| Decor and architecture magazines often trigger the | | | | you can become an integral part of the country, the |
| dreamer in us, the dream of having their own home | | | | people and the art through understanding and using |
| and probably you are living that dream. Along with | | | | Moroccan decor. |
| the dream comes many things like renovating the | | | | Moroccan culture was a mix of five ethnic groups, |
| home, brightening the interiors, new paint, | | | | Arab, Berber, Islamic, African and Iberian and their |
| decorations, wall pieces, show pieces, chandeliers etc... | | | | heritage has survived the harsh destruction of time |
| But sometimes, people also end up using so much | | | | because till around the 20th century, the land was |
| decoration that it takes away the charm of living in | | | | free from foreign invasion. |
| that house. | | | | Around the early 1900s, Moroccan culture was |
| On the other hand, you can experiment with earthen | | | | influenced immensely by various characteristics of the |
| decors and subtle interior decoration or art to instill a | | | | European cultures but in spite of the influence, |
| new life into your home. One of doing is by | | | | Morocco was able to keep its tradition, art & culture |
| introducing themes based on colors and the other is | | | | alive. Some instances are like the existence of the |
| to use themes based on countries like using the | | | | traditional Moroccan house with a garden in the |
| Moroccan decor. | | | | interior, which is known as Riad and it has not |
| You would probably ask what is so great about | | | | changed for almost five centuries. |
| Moroccan decor. There is a subtlety in Moroccan | | | | The Moroccan style and decor is spectacular in looks |
| decor and it is very earthy in nature. The important | | | | and sensuous in appeal and has been there was |
| point is that if you want your home to stand out of | | | | centuries. The intense colors of the Moroccan style |
| the crowd then you need to think different. | | | | cast a magic spell on anyone who uses it and even |
| Everyone uses the same decors, almost the same | | | | on those who see it. |
| ceramic tiles, the aqua colors on the walls and even | | | | Most of the Moroccan decor is created from a mix |
| the ever so popular and classic wrought iron | | | | of raw terracotta clay, and the color can vary from |
| decorative pieces. | | | | the passionate red of the paprika spice to the |
| If you use Moroccan decor, you are definitely going | | | | intense blue of the Mediterranean and the shimmering |
| to create a stir and your friends and neighbors are | | | | yellow of the Sahara. You can almost feel the decor |
| going to ask you questions about how you went | | | | as if it were alive! |
| around doing it all. | | | | In fact one of the spectacular Moroccan decor is |
| It is not just about decorating the interiors of your | | | | created with an intense blue as is there at Jardin |
| home; it is also about creating your own class and | | | | Majorelle located in the Avenue Yacoub el Mansour in |
| being a part of an elite crowd in the society. | | | | Marrakech. |
| Lets take a few steps back in time to know more | | | | You have to really see it to believe it but we warn |
| about a country that has made its impact in the | | | | you: you wont be able to stop yourself from falling in |
| worldwide interior decoration market with their | | | | love with the color. |
| artistic themes. | | | | The blue is unique because no one has ever been |
| Morocco in North Africa has a rich cultural and | | | | able to copy it. But Moroccan decor is not just about |
| historical heritage that exudes beauty through various | | | | vibrant colors, there more to it than meets the eye. |
| forms of art, which are often seen as mysterious or | | | | You can use Moroccan lighting with different designs |
| magical. | | | | and patterns that has a subtle touch of Moroccan |
| Moroccan decor in the last couple of years has been | | | | and Islamic architecture. |
| re-discovered and today it is used to add a sensual | | | | The intricately designed filigree lanterns with colored |
| appeal through art and colors to homes. | | | | glass inserts is a temptation you can hardly refuse |
| If you have visited Morocco then you have had the | | | | and it exudes a class that has elegance. There are |
| opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage that it | | | | special Moroccan henna lamps that come in a hue of |
| boasts of. If you have never been to Morocco then | | | | colors and can hold you spellbound for hours. |