“I do what I do
Lalla Essaydi
for myself,
before anything
else”
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The color story in Morocco is one of deep, rich, fullness. Natural pigments and stark contrast color combinations evoke both healing and inspiration. Below are three of my favorite color stories from Morocco. Blue as a Backdrop Royal Blue has to be my favorite, as a lover of the sea. As a backdrop to reds,…
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During a recent TikTok doomscroll, I came across a video from a company selling Moroccan dresses. The clip showed a beautiful woman twirling in a stunning yellow gown labelled a “caftan” in the caption. Scrolling through the comments, one user corrected them: “That’s a takchita, not a caftan!” It made me pause and think, does…
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It’s been a few months since I came across this pattern by Lorena for a poncho. I previously crocheted a simple bandanna using her tutorial which was really easy to follow and a good project to have a go at for learning how to make triangles. I decided I would alter the poncho such that…
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One of my favourite things about living in Morocco is undoubtedly the ease of access to good quality, genuine vintage, pre-loved goods. Conscious of the fact that having access to second hand clothing is a necessity for many families and individuals in Morocco, rather than a deliberate fashion choice, the global rise in popularity for…
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It was this time last year that I met Mohamed (Med) Belfqih, the owner of a quaint little book store in the middle of Rabat Medina’s Avenue Laalou. Med is a retired school teacher who spends his time painting in his book store that he’s filled with books that he tells me he collected during…
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Creating is always a wonder, but to create something that celebrates the artistry and talent of others is an even greater joy. This magazine is a labor of love, born from my own journey: Moroccan by roots, raised in the UK, forever drawn to the beauty of handmade objects and bold, creative expression. Returning to…