This hand painted and hand carved decorative plate from Morocco is brightly colored with a unique geometric design carved into and glazed onto the plate. As with many Moroccan decorative plates, the shape is almost like a shallow bowl. It has holes in its base for hanging on a wall, or you could place it on a table, desk, or shelf.
This decorative plate comes from the city of Safi, a historical center of Moroccan pottery on the Atlantic coast south of Casablanca.
Please note that Moroccan pottery is made by entirely by hand and tends to be very rustic in appearance, often including numerous imperfections which do not detract from its value but add to its charm. Moroccan designs vary from plate to plate; each plate is an individual work of ceramic art. Therefore, your decorative plate will likely vary somewhat from the photograph.
Like all our decorative plates, our Moroccan plates are lead-free. However, since Moroccan pottery is fired using traditional methods in a wood-fired oven, it is not as sturdy as majolica fired at higher temperatures. Therefore, we do not recommend using it for food, except perhaps light use with dry foods. It is not crafted for use in a dishwasher or microwave.
Mediterranean decor idea: This decorative plate looks great hanging outdoors, especially on a stone or stucco wall. Pre-drilled holes make it easy to hang!
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